Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
What is turkey?
The sport people usually watch on Thanksgiving
What is American football?
When food is on the table name 2 things that must be done
What is Pray
What is identify what you are serving/
What is who made it?
identify what you are serving. Jamaicans like to know what they are eating and who made it.
(Any two will do)
Turkey was on the menu the first Thanksgiving. True or False.
What is False.
Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were likely served, alongside pumpkins and cranberries (but not pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce!).
Name 5 surnames of the families represented on Thursday Night zoom family calls
What is:
1. Wilson
2. Blackman
3. King
4. Delany
5. Woodburn
6. Wright
7. Brett
8. Whitely
9. Robertson
10. Muir
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert
What is Pumpkin Pie?
The method used to express our thanks for the meal and many blessings God has given us
What is grace or prayer?
Is a dash of salt and a hint of pepper sufficient to season the turkey?
No, make sure your meat is well seasoned.
True of False
Harry Truman was the first president to pardon turkey.
Name one person in the family who is left handed
Who is Wayne Woodburn
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
What are mashed potatoes?
The day, week, and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
What is the fourth Thursday of November?
The main thing to bear in mind while you entertain your Jamaican guest for Thanksgiving dinner
Most Jamaicans are not fond of turkey. Mainly because we are not accustomed to eating it back home (other than the smoked neck bones) but also because it tastes gamey (raw) and can be dry.
What is the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving?
Full name of male cousin who lives in North Carolina
Who is Sean Keaton Brett
The green vegetables traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions
What are green beans?
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
What is Black Friday?
What meat is best not to serve if you are inviting a Jamaican to dine for Thanksgiving?
What is pork?
It is best to stay away from pork based recipes. Many Jamaicans do not eat pork, publicly that is, and may stay away from your collard greens if you disclose that you made it with ham hocks.
True or False - The tradition of football on thanksgiving began in 1876 with a game between these two teams:
Yale and Harvard
What is False - What is Yale and Princeton
Name the children of Alan and Ina Wright
Who are:
1. Hyacinth
2. Herman
3. Joseph
4. Rupert
5. Eric
6. Jenny
7. Patrick
8. Yvonne
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
What are cranberries?
The Thanksgiving Day event in New York City where there are large balloons, marching bands, singers, and dancers
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Name two topics of conversation that should NOT be discussed at dinner if you want to preserve your friendship?
What is politics and sports
Which President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
The occupation of one of the Wayne's that come on Zoom
What is Social Worker
What is
The way people get very tired and lethargic after the huge feast.
What is a food coma?
The most common reason plumbers are called on Thanksgiving or the day before.
What is a backed up sink?
(potato peels are often the culprit)
Name 7 things you may see on a Jamaican Family's Thanksgiving Table
What is
1. Ackee and Saltfish
2. oxtail
3. Curry Goat
4. Jerk Chicken
5. Rice & Peas
6. Rum Cake
7. Carrot Cake
8. Sorrel
9. Mac & Cheese
There are four towns in the United States named “Turkey.” Name two of the States where these towns are.
What is Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
Name 7 children Hazel and Vera Woodburn
Who are:
1. Arnold
2. "One" Narel
3. olive
4. Wilhel
5. Lucy
6. Pam
7. Frank
8. Utan