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What big bird do families eat on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

Who came to America on the Mayflower?

The Pilgrims

100

What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated on?

Thursday

100

What bird is most associated with Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

What do you sit around to eat Thanksgiving dinner?

A table

200

What red sauce is often served with turkey?

Cranberry sauce

200

What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

1621

200

What big parade is shown on TV on Thanksgiving morning?

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

200

In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated?

November

200

What do you use to scoop mashed potatoes?

A spoon

300

What dish is made with potatoes, butter, and milk?

Mashed potatoes

300

What season did the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrate their first Thanksgiving?

Fall

300

What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving?

Football

300

What color are most pumpkins?

Orange

300

What drink might be served with Thanksgiving dinner?

Juice, water, milk, or cider

400

What dessert is made from an orange vegetable?

Pumpkin pie

400

What did the Pilgrims and Native Americans do together at their first Thanksgiving?

They shared a meal

400

What special bone do people break to make a wish?

The wishbone

400

True or false: Only male turkeys gobble

True

400

What green vegetable is often served as a casserole?

Green beans 

500

What do you call the seasoned bread mixture that is cooked inside the turkey?

Stuffing/dressing

500

What did the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims how to plant?

Corn

500

What do many families go around the table and share during Thanksgiving dinner?

What they're thankful for

500

What do you call the red skin that hangs under a turkey's beak?

The wattle

500

What dish is made from marshmallows and sweet potatoes? 

Sweet potato casserole