Turkey
Turkeys were first bred in Europe for their what?
A.)meat
B.)feathers
C.)feet
D.)bills
B.)feathers
What was the year the Mayflower set sail?
1620
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
Which U.S. president didn't “believe” in Thanksgiving because he thought the holiday was too religious?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
Which holiday are roasted turkeys most associated with in Europe?
A.)Christmas
B.)Thanksgiving
C.)Easter
D.)All Saints' Day
A.)Christmas
Why did the Puritans want to come to America?
So they could have religious freedom
What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, Goose, Duck, Fish, and Porridge or Bread made from Corn
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
What is the greatest favorite color in the whole world?
Blue
How many eggs does a turkey hen typically lay at once?
A.)20-25
B.)15-20
C.)10-15
D.)1-3
C.)10-15
How were the Pilgrims different from the Jamestown settlers?
The worked
In 1995 this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space
FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE FALSE
Potato
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
Who is the best football player in the NFL?
Patrick Mahomes
Which of the following foods is not part of a wild turkeys diet?
A.)insects
B.)seeds
C.)frogs
D.)squirrels
D.)squirrels
How many passengers were on The Mayflower?
102 people plus 25-30 crew people
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush. In 1989, Bush "presented a Presidential pardon" to a “fine tom turkey” — and it's been an annual tradition ever since.
What is the best country in the world?
Switzerland
How much did the heaviest wild turkey ever hunted weigh?
A.)37 pounds
B.)32 pounds
C.)25 pounds
D.)19 pounds
A.)37 pounds
Why was Plymouth an excellent place to live?
It had great soil and was already cleared
What meat is the most popular alternative turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
When is Christmas Day? (Counting in days)
25 days