Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular main course on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What sport do people traditionally watch on Thanksgiving?
American Football
The orange gourd commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving is called a...? (Easier than you think)
Pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts was called the..?
the Mayflower
What is Gen Z / Gen Alpha language for someone who eats a lot of food?
Big Back LOL
English settlers brought several _______, that's why Native Americans got sick.
diseases
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Turkey
What way do most people prepare their potatoes?
Mashed Potatoes
What is the special parade that takes place on Thanksgiving called?
Macy's parade
The English separatists who came to the United States in 1620 are called...?
the Pilgrims
The Pilgrim Monument is located in..?
A.) New York, New York
B.) Boston, Massachusetts
C.) Provincetown, Massachusetts
C.) Provincetown, Massachusetts
What's the name of the colony the Pilgrims started in the USA?
A.) Plymouth Colony
B.) Bay Colony
C.) New England Colony
A.) Plymouth Colony
Turducken, or three-bird-roast, became popular in which US state?
A.) Idaho
B.) Florida
C.) Louisiana
C.) Louisiana
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
What type of apple is used the most in traditional apple pie?
Granny Smith
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A.) George Washington
B.) Abraham Lincoln
C.) Thomas Jefferson
B.) Abraham Lincoln
The indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving are called...?
the Native Americans
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
A.) 56
B.) 102
C.) 238
B.) 102 passengers
Which Native American was especially helpful to the Pilgrims?
A.) Sacagawea
B.) Pocahontas
C.) Squanto
C.) Squanto
What were "the three sisters"?
A.) corn, squash, beans
B.) wheat, corn, soy
C.) berries, nuts, trees
A.) corn, squash and beans
What do you call a running turkey?
**F___ F___
Fast Food
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
The oldest documented turkey trot still takes place every year in which city?
A.) New York City, New York
B.) Albany, New York
C.) Buffalo, New York
C.) Buffalo, New York
What do American families do on Thanksgiving day? (Three Things)
1. They Reunite
2. Share a meal / Eat A Lot
3. Give thanks
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
A.) 40 days
B.) 66 days
C.) 125 days
B.) 66 days
What's the name of the area the Pilgrims reached when they arrived in the USA?
A.) New York
B.) Maine
C.) Massachusetts
C.) Massachusetts
The name of the US President who declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
A.) Thomas Jefferson
B.) James Madison
C.) Andrew Jackson
B.) James Madison
What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
**Got the ______ knocked out ____ ____.
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day”?
A.) Alexander Hamilton
B.) John Adams
C.) Benjamin Franklin
A.) Alexander Hamilton
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
A.) Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers
B.) Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
C.) Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos
B.) Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the Holiday (Kind of) the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
The year of the first Thanksgiving was when?
A.) 1621
B.) 1689
C.) 1701
A.) 1621
The type of food which was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving.
A.) corn on the cob
B.) pumpkin
C.) seafood
A.) corn on the cob
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
A.) 17 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
C.) 25 MPH
B.) 20 MPH
Why did the Cranberry blush?
It saw the salad dressing
LOLLLLLL
Which state produces the most Cranberries?
Hint* Starts with a W
Wisconsin
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey making it an annual event?
A.) Ronald Reagan
B.) Richard Nixon
C.) George H.W. Bush
**Bonus Points if you know the Turkeys Name!
C.) George H.W. Bush. In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine Tom turkey"
What day is Thanksgiving held in Canada?
A.) The fourth Thursday in November
B.) The second Monday in October
C.) The first Wednesday in November
B.) The second Monday in October
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
A.) 3 days
B.) 5 days
C.) 1 week
A.) 3 days
How many colonists were living in America in 1620?
A.) 1,200
B.) 1,999
C.) 2,499
C.) Approximately 2,499, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak is called the...?
Wattle
Why do Turkeys cross the road on Thanksgiving?
It wants people to think its a Chicken!