The First
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
True or False: Turkey was eaten at the first Thanksgiving.
False
What is the main dish of a modern Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
In which month is Thanksgiving always celebrated?
November
In which city is the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
New York City
How many turkeys are consumed in the U.S on Thanksgiving?
Around 46 million
Name one food that was eaten at the first Thanksgiving.
Deer, fowl, fish, lobster, clams, mussels, corn, squash, beans, berries, fruits, walnuts, chestnuts, herbs, greens, cornbread, porridge, pumpkin
Besides pumpkin pie, what is another popular pie flavor served at Thanksgiving?
Apple or pecan
On which day of the week is Thanksgiving always celebrated?
Thursday
Which U.S President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
How many calories are consumed by the average person on thanksgiving?
Around 4,500 calories
In which century was the first Thanksgiving?
1600s
Which fruit do we use to make a sweet sauce for Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
In which week is Thanksgiving always celebrated (first, second, third, etc.)?
Fourth
What kind of food do people typically make with their Thanksgiving leftovers?
Sandwiches!
How heavy was the biggest turkey ever (in Kg)?
40 Kilograms
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
Three days
What do we call the side dish made of bread and other ingredients, often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What is the name given to the day after Thanksgiving when Americans do a lot of shopping?
Black Friday
What is one Thanksgiving tradition besides the dinner?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, playing or watching football, participating in a turkey trot (a Thanksgiving Day run or walk), volunteering
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (in Km)?
4 Kilometers
In which state did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Massachusetts
What do we call the brown sauce made from meat drippings, broth, and flour, typically served over meat or potatoes?
Gravy
After Thanksgiving, what is the next American national holiday?
Christmas
After eating Thanksgiving dinner, people often claim to be _____? (Hint: starts with "t" and ends with "d")
Tired
How heavy was the largest pumpkin pie ever made (in Kg)?
1678 Kilograms