Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
On what day of the year is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November.
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgving.
Pumpkin
During which season did the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
Fall or Autumn
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey, mashed potatos, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, cornbread, green beans, pumpkin or apple pie
A male turkey is called a _______
tom
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan Pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
About how much does a turkey weigh?
15 lbs
How did the Pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat (the Mayflower)
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021?
Thursday, November 25, 2021.
A baby turkey is called a ________
poult
What are two popular types of potatoes dishes made on Thanksgiving?
sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving day?
American football.
Was turkey on the menu at the first Thanksgiving?
NO! Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were served.
What president that we may see on a $5 bill proclaimed Thanksgiving to be a holiday in America?
What is another word for "grateful"?
Thankful
Long loose skin that hangs from a turkey's neck
waddle
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
bread
What do families often talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In what year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
True or False, Turkey makes you sleepy?
True! Turkey contains typtophan, an amino acid that produces hormones that typically makes us sleepy
Wild turkeys like to sleep here:
A. In a burrow
B. In a tree
C. In a bush
In a tree
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What was voted America's least favorite side dish this year?
Cranberry Sauce
How many turkey's are eaten on Thanksgiving each year?
46 million
Tell us 1 thing you are thankful for
(responses will vary)
A mature turkey has about this many feathers:
A. 500
B. 1200
C. 3500
C. 3500