Turkey
The Big Meal
Around the world
Canada
100
True or False: Only male turkeys "gobble"
TRUE!
Male turkeys make the “gobble” call to announce themselves to the females and compete with other males.
Other turkey sounds include “purrs,” “yelps” and “kee-kees.”
100
TRUE or FALSE:
In 2023, More Canadians ate turkey at Thanksgiving than at Christmas
False!!
At Thanksgiving 2023, 2.1 million whole turkeys were purchased by Canadians, and at Christmas, it was 2.6 million!
100
Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States
TRUE
100
True or False:
In Ontario, Thanksgiving is a PAID holiday
TRUE
200
What is a female turkey called?
A Hen, same as female chickens!
200
What do we put inside the turkey?
Stuffing!
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200
Though the traditions are different, the sentiment for Thanksgiving is similar around the world:
a) To spend quality time with friends and family
b) Give thanks, and reflect on what's most important in life
c) Both A and B
c) Both!
To spend quality time with friends and family; and give thanks, and reflect on what's most important in life
200
Which country had thanksgiving first, Canada or the United States?
Canada
300
How much does the average male turkey weigh?
a) 5 ~ 15 pounds
b) 15 ~ 25 pounds
c) 25 ~ 35 pounds
b) 15 ~ 25 pounds
300
Approximately 94% of Canadian thanksgiving meals include this potato dish
a) Mashed potatoes
b) Roasted potatoes
c) Scalloped potatoes
a) Mashed potatoes!
300
The word "Turkey" comes from the Hebrew word “tukki" What does it mean?
a) Big beak
b) Big bird
c) Big feathers
b) Big bird!
300
What year was the very FIRST thanksgiving in Canada?
a) 1578
b) 1675
c) 1754
a) 1578
400
How much does an average turkey cost this year?
a) $15 ~ $20
b) $20 ~ $25
c) $25 ~ $30
d) $35 ~ $40
d) $35 ~ $40!
400
What are the two most popular pies baked at thanksgiving?
Pumpkin and Apple
400
This country celebrates harvest at the "Moon Festival"
a) Japan
b) Korea
c) China
China
It is also known as the Moon festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival
400
Also known as the horn of plenty, this represents abundance and nourishment.
a) Cornucopia
b) Harvest horn
c) Crop Trumpet
a) Cornucopia
500
A baby wild turkey is a "chick", but what is a baby domesticated turkey (The ones we eat for Thanksgiving" called?
Poult!
500
Name 3 crops we harvest in the Fall
Corn, Potatoes, Pumpkins
500
From what country is this Thanksgiving Festival?
Germany
500
How many turkeys are bought in Canada for Thanksgiving?
about 2 million!