Turkeys
History
The Big Meal
The Pilgrims
Miscellaneous
100

This is the sound a male turkey makes.

gobble gobble

100

This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.

The Mayflower

100

Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving

turkey

100

Who was the child born on the Mayflower during the crossing?

Oceanus

100

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

Black Friday

200

Female turkeys are called hens. This is what male turkeys are called.

Toms

200

The pilgrims landed at this rock.

Plymouth Rock

200

What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?

pumpkin and apple

200

What month did the Pilgrims first set foot on American soil?

November

200

These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.

Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

300

People from this Western State are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States.

California

300

This tribe of Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast.

The Wampanoag

300

Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.

Macaroni & cheese

300

How many days did it take the Mayflower to cross the ocean?

66 days

300

This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Abraham Lincoln

400

This is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.

The wattle

400

The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.

3 days

400

Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.

Cranberry sauce

400

True or False: The Pilgrims used cookbooks for the first Thanksgiving?

True

400

This is what the word "cornucopia" means.

"Horn of plenty"

500

This State produces the most turkeys each year.

Minnesota

500

The Mayflower held approximately this many pilgrims.

About 100

500

Most people save this bone from the turkey and dry it out for a contest.

"The Wishbone"

500

What year did the pilgrims arrive in America?

1620

500

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

October