History of Thanksgiving
1621
What year was the first Thanksgiving believed to have taken place?
Cranberries
What fruit is turned into sauce and served on Thanksgiving?
New York (Macy’s Parade)
Which city hosts the most famous Thanksgiving Day parade?
The Sunday after Thanksgiving
What is the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S.?
A poult
What is a baby turkey called?
Wampanoag
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Pumpkin pie
What is the most common Thanksgiving pie?
Football
What sport is commonly watched on Thanksgiving?
The turkey
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want as the national bird instead of the eagle?
True or False: Turkeys can fly.
True (wild ones can!)
The Mayflower
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
Stuffing / dressing
What bread-based side dish is cooked inside or outside the turkey?
Say what they are thankful for / give thanks
What do families typically do before eating at Thanksgiving?
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
A wattle
What is the red, fleshy part hanging from a turkey’s beak?
Massasoit
Who was the leader of the Wampanoag tribe?
Sweet potato casserole
What dish comes from sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows in many families?
Black Friday
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Around 46 million
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year in the U.S.?
In trees
Where do turkeys sleep?
Abraham Lincoln
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Breaking the wishbone for good luck
What is the name of the turkey’s wishbone tradition?
Turkey Pardon
What ceremony takes place where the President saves a turkey’s life?
Felix the Cat
What balloon was the first to appear in the Macy’s parade?
They click or yelp
What sound does a female turkey make instead of gobbling?