Thanksgiving
Basics
Basics
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
November
What is the main dish most families eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What are turkeys covered in?
Feathers
What day is known for shopping and big sales the day after Thanksgiving? (Today)
Black Friday
Which state produces more turkeys than anywhere else and calls itself the "Turkey Capital of the World?"
Minnesota
What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated on?
Thursday
What is the secondary dish most families eat on Thanksgiving?
Ham
True or False. Turkeys sleep in trees.
True!
Turkeys sleep in "flocks" in trees to protect themselves from ground predators at night.
What fun outdoor activity do some families participate in on Thanksgiving morning?
Running in a "Turkey Trot" race
How long did the first Thanksgiving Feast last?
3 days
Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?
The Pilgrims
What side dish is made from mashed sweet potatoes and often topped with marshmallows?
Sweet Potato Casserole
How many feathers do turkeys have?
A. 1,500
B. 5,000
C. 3,500
C. 3,500
What sport is commonly watched on Thanksgiving?
What Thanksgiving vegetable was grown in space?
The Potato.
NASA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison partnered to grow potatoes on the Space Shuttle Columbia in October 1995.
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach America?
The Mayflower
What bread-based side dish is often stuffed inside the turkey?
Stuffing or dressing
Can turkeys fly?
Yes, in short distances
What holiday event happens in New York City?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which U.S state is known for producing the most cranberries?
Wisconsin!
Which U.S president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which berries are found indigenously in North America?
Cranberries
What are male turkeys called?
Tom or Gobbler
What do many people break on Thanksgiving for good luck?
A Wishbone
True or False. Turkey was not served at the first Thanksgiving Feast.
True. The menu included venison, goose, duck, and seafood.