Thanksgiving Food
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
What is turkey?
The sport people usually watch on Thanksgiving
What is (American) football?
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving
What is pumpkin?
The turkey crossed the road to prove he wasn't this.
What is chicken?
What is the key difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving?
a) The specific days of the week the holidays fall on b) The duration of the Thanksgiving long weekend c) The historical reasons for celebrating Thanksgiving d) The types of traditional foods typically served
Turkey makes you sleepy because of:
a) high sugar content
b) sudden drop in blood sugar levels
c) tryptophan that produces serotonin
d) high amount of caffeine
What is a) The specific days of the week the holidays fall on?
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?
The English people who came to the United States in 1620 on the Mayflower
Who were Pilgrims?
A turkey does not eat on Thanksgiving because it's always this.
What is stuffed?
Why is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
a) To commemorate a historical battle
b) To give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year
c) To honor the country's founders
d) To celebrate Canada's independence
What is b) To give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year?
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
What are mashed (potatoes)?
The week and month of the year on which Canadians traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
What is the second Monday of October?
Indian corn is a common staple associated with Thanksgiving. Canada's 3 groups of indigenous people are who.
Who are First Nations, Inuit, and Métis?
A turkey’s phone makes this sound
What is wing, wing, wing?
Why does turkey make you sleepy?
a) Turkey induces drowsiness due to its high sugar content.
b) It causes a sudden drop in blood sugar levels.
c) The tryptophan in turkey promotes the production of serotonin.
d) Turkey contains a high amount of caffeine.
What is c) The tryptophan in turkey promotes the production of serotonin?
The green vegetables traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions
What are green beans?
The day after American Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
What is Black Friday?
A large, native bird to North America that is large enough (barely!) to feed a family
What is a turkey?
(Jane said no large turkeys left at store!)
The cook didn't season the Thanksgiving turkey because he didn't have this.
What is thyme?
From 1921 to 1930, Thanksgiving was combined with:
a) Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day)
b) Halloween festivities
c) New Year's Eve
d) Christmas celebration
What is a) Armistice Day (now Remembrance Day)?
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
What are cranberries?
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)
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables
What is a cornucopia?
A turkey plays this instrument.
What are the drumsticks?
How did Canadian Thanksgiving begin?
a) It began as a religious holiday brought by British settlers.
b) It was established by French settlers in the 17th century.
c) It was introduced by Indigenous peoples to celebrate the harvest.
d) It originated from English explorer Martin Frobisher's celebration of his safe arrival in Newfoundland.
What is d) It originated from English explorer Martin Frobisher's celebration of his safe arrival in Newfoundland?