November Days
Which US President made Thanksgiving a National Holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a good way to help digest your Thanksgiving meal?
Go for a walk
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside.
Once cooked, how long should a turkey sit on the counter?
No more than 2 hours
What are we collecting at TCI to donate to others?
Toys For Tots!
True or false:
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is the largest parade in the world?
True. Aprox 3,500,000
And 50 million watch at home
What are some things you can do to help for the holidays?
Help prepare food; set the table; clean-up; wash dishes.
How fast can a turkey run?
Wild turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour
What is the best way to make sure the Turkey is cooked completely?
Use a thermometer
Who invented the TV dinner?
Swanson. It was a way to use up extra turkey they had.
On average, how many seeds does a pumpkin have?
5000 seeds
How has Black Friday been different the past few years?
The sales are no longer just on Friday, they may be a week or all month long. And there are many online shopping options.
What is the most common side dish?
Stuffing or dressing.
What is the difference? Stuffing goes inside and dressing is cooked separately from the turkey
How soon should you eat your leftovers?
Within 3-4 days...so that is Monday!
If tightly wrapped and frozen before then, the leftovers can last longer
Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chickens day off.
How many days hath November?
It hath 30 days
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Over the _____ and through the ______, to _________ we go
River
Woods
Grandmother's house
What is the red thing under the turkey's chin?
A wattle. And it is edible and often cooked with the other innards.
What is typically the biggest safety hazard at Thanksgiving?
Kitchen fires.
More people around, maybe not familiar with your stove/oven, maybe leave a towel too close to the stove, maybe got busy and forgot something was cooking.
Be careful and check those fire alarms!
What other 'days' that are celebrated this week in November?
(Hint: days does not mean a holiday)
Nov 19 - National Play Monopoly Day
Nov 20 - National Educational Support Professionals Day
Nov 21 - Use Less Stuff Day
Other ways to celebrate:
Friendsgiving,
make non-traditional foods,
visit on a different day
Who wanted the turkey to be the national bird instead of the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin.
He thought turkeys were a courageous bird and native to the Americas.
What is the busiest day for plumbers?
The day after Thanksgiving. Sinks, drains and toilet may be used a lot and get clogged.