Turkeys/Jokes
History
The Big Meal
Macy’s Parade
Random Facts
100
This is the sound that a male turkey makes
what is gobble gobble?
100
This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.
what is the Mayflower?
100
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving
Turkey
100
The parade is held every year in this city.
New York City
100
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
200
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
200
The pilgrims landed at this rock.
Plymouth Rock
200
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin and apple pie
200
A float featuring this jolly fellow ends the parade every year.
Santa Claus
200
This orange round food is considered a fruit.
What is a pumpkin
300
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food
300
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.
3 days
300
Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.
Mac and cheese
300
A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the parade more times than any other character (6 times).
Snoopy
300
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Who are the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys?
400
A male turkey is called a Tom. What is a female turkey called?
Hen
400
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
A.) 56
B.) 102
C.) 238
B.) 102 passengers
400
This red fruit is often served after being made into a jelly along with other side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.
What is cranberry sauce?
400
Two brand new balloons were introduced in 2010. One was from "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", what movie is the other character from?
a) Toy Story
b) The Muppets
c) Kung Fu Panda
d) Pokemon
C) Kung Fu Panda
400
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
A) October
B) December
C) September
A) October
500
This nearby State produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota
500
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A.) George Washington
B.) Abraham Lincoln
C.) Thomas Jefferson
B) Abraham Lincoln
500
Which type of apple is used the most in traditional apple pie?
Granny smith
500
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in this decade.
1920’s (1924 to be exact)
500
The day, week, and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
What is the last Thursday of November?
600
True or False:
Turkeys sleep in trees.
True
600
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
A.) Native American Heritage Day
B.) Veteran's Day
C.) All Saint's Day
A.) Native American Heritage Day
600
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
600
Who was the first video game character to be turned into a balloon?
a) Super Mario
b) Sonic the Hedgehog
c) Mega Man
d) Lara Croft
B) sonic the hedgehog
600
This Sesame Street character is made of turkey feathers
Big Bird
700
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
A.) 17 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
C.) 25 MPH
B) 20 mph
700
The year of the first Thanksgiving was when?
A.) 1621
B.) 1689
C.) 1701
A) 1621
700
A type of bone that represents good luck.
Wish bone
700
Who was the first cartoon character to be made into a balloon?
a) Mickey Mouse
b) Popeye
c) Felix the Cat
d) Uncle Sam
C) Felix the cat
700
English settlers brought several _______, that's why Native Americans got sick.
Diseases