Thanksgiving Foods
What is usually the most popular meal on Thanksgiving.
Turkey
True or False
The Pilgrims landed in New York?
False
The orange vegetable is commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkins
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Mayflower
What food was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
A. Mashed potatoes
B. Pumpkin
C. Seafood
A. Mashed potatoes
Green Bean casserole was invented by what "Soup" company.
Campbell Soup
The day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
The Fourth Thursday of November
Who are the indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving?
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving meal?
5, According to historians
Macy's is a _________ Store.
Department store
Usually the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
Where is the most popular Thanksgiving parade located?
New York City (NYC)
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620.
Who were Pilgrims?
What was the reason why the Pilgrims felt they had to leave England?
They wanted to practice their religious beliefs safely.
How does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade conclude?
The arrival of Santa Claus
A red fruit, often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Cranberries
How many total turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving? (Above 30 Million)
46 million.
What is a conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
A cornucopia
The year of the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What was the name of the Native American who already spoke English and was especially helpful to the Pilgrims?
Squanto ((a.k.a. Tisquantum), of the Patuxet tribe)
This large root vegetable belongs to the Morning Glory family. Don't let the name fool you, they are not in the nightshade family with the other potatoes.
Sweet potatoes
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping?
Black Friday
A large, native bird to North America that is large enough to feed a family.
Wild turkey
Thanksgiving Day is an annual Canadian holiday, held in which month?
2nd Monday on October
Who was the Founding Father who wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the United States of America?
Benjamin Franklin
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner (Above 2000 calories)?
3000 - 4,500 Calories.
The most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham or Cornish Game Hen
What meat did the native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Mussels, Lobster, Bass, Pumpkins.
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3
What is the loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak?
Wattle