Thanksgiving

TURKEYS

100

What type of animal is a turkey?

Bird

200

How big was the biggest turkey ever?

86 pounds! (39kg)

300

What percent (%) of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? (the answer should be in tens)

90%

400

What state makes the most turkeys?

North Carollina California Texas

500

What color are turkey eggs?

Brown or white and often with speckles

PILGRIMS

100

What ws the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

The Mayflower

200

Where did the Pilgrims come from?

ENGLAND CANADA MARS

300

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

To practice religion the way they wanted to. To go on vacation.

400

How long did it take the Pilgrims to cross the ocean to come to AMerica?

2 DAYS 2 MONTHS 2 YEARS

500

What was the name of a friendly Indian the Pilgrims met?

Squanto

PUMPKINS

100

What did Cinderella use a pumpkin for?

A carriage

200

Where do pumpkins grow?

On vines

300

Pumpkins are:

Fruits

400

What is the most common color of pumpkins?

Orange

500

What cheesy side dish do many Southern Americans serve with their Thanksgiving meal?

Mac 'n cheese

FIRST THANKSGIVING

100

Who joined the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?

Native Americans

200

What year did the Pilgrims have their first Thanksgiving feast?

1621

300

Which two pies are the most popular on Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin pie and apple pie

400

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days

500

Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

GEORGE WASHINGTON THOMAS JEFFERSON ABRAHAM LINCOLN

TRADITIONS

100

What day of the week is Thanksgiving?

Thursday

200

What is the name of this special day, the day after Thanksgiving?

Black Friday

300

What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving day?

American Football

400

What potato dish is very popular at Thanksgiving?

Mashed potatoes

500

How many pounds of turkey do Americans eat each year at Thanksgiving?

1.4 billion pounds!