The most popular food to eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The orange fruit used as a symbol of Thanksgiving
pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims took from England to America.
the Mayflower
In which state was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Massachusetts
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak is called what?
Wattle
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Turkey
The way people usually prepare and eat potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
What is the name of the special parade on TV on Thanksgiving?
Macy's parade
The name of the settlers who came to North America in 1620.
the Pilgrims
Which is the crop that is native to the Americas that the Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to plant?
corn
Which Native American group lived on the land the Pilgrims inhabited?
Wampanoag
Which Christmas song was orginally written as a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
Which type of pie is the most popular to eat on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What is the month and day that we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States?
The 4th Thursday in November
What is commonly included on the heads of Native Americans in images of Thanksgiving that is not historically accurate?
feather headdresses
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
102 passengers
True or False
Wampanoag had never seen Europeans prior to the Pilgrims arriving.
false
What fish was used to fertilize corn?
herring
What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
How many million pounds of turkey are eaten on Thanksgiving? (within 50 million pounds)
535 million pounds of turkey (485-585 pounds)
What did the first Macy's Day parade have instead of balloons?
live animals
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
Who fought for about 36 years to make Thanksgiving a national holiday? (First and Last Name)
Sarah Hale
What's the name of the town the Pilgrims started in when they first came to North America?
Plymouth
Italy
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast Food
Which fruit has a pink blossoms and drooping head which reminded the Pilgrims of the crane. The Pilgrims found out how to sweeten the fruit with maple sugar.
cranberry
What football team has played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Dallas Cowboys
a horn-shaped container or basket that is filled with the abundance of a harvest
Cornucopia
The year of the first Thanksgiving
1621
How many English were at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving celebration?
53
What is the term for the noise a female turkey makes?
cackle
What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google.