Turkey Parts
Foods
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Vocabulary
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This is the part of the body the turkey uses to walk on

Foot

100

The most common meat eaten on Thanksgiving

Turkey

100

Thanksgiving was first celebrated by which two groups

Pilgrims and Wampanoag (Indians)

100
What does "parade" mean? 

A public procession- groups of people or individuals riding on floats or marching to entertain others

100

What professional sport is always played on Thanksgiving and on TV?

football

200

This is what the turkey uses to listen/hear

Ear openings

200

The dessert most people enjoy on Thanksgiving, often with whip cream on top

Pumpkin Pie

200

This event happens every year on Thanksgiving in New York City and features giant balloons. It is televised and often last for a few hours.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

200

What does "feast" mean? 

A large meal

200
Why do people often feel tired after eating on Thanksgiving?

From consuming a lot of food 

300

This is the part of the turkey that protrudes from the male turkey's chest

Beard

300

Creamy form of potatoes often served with gravy on top

Mashed Potatoes

300

This person pardons a turkey every year on Thanksgiving, meaning the turkey is "spared" from being a Thanksgiving meal

The President

300

What does "harvest" mean for Thanksgiving? 

A time to be grateful for all that was given/brought to you in the last year

300

Which US President made Thanksgiving a holiday? He was known for being tall and wearing a tall hat

Abraham Lincoln

400

This is what provides insulation for the turkey

back and body feathers

400

Made from dried out bread, this food has two names depending on how it is prepared (in the turkey vs out of the turkey)

Stuffing or Dressing

400

This part of the turkey is sometimes dried and broken between two people, with the belief that the person who gets the bigger half will be lucky

Wishbone

400

What is a pilgrim? 

A person who journeys (travels) a long distance to a place for religious reason


The Pilgrims traveled due to the religion in England

400

What is the day after Thanksgiving called?

Black Friday
500

The fleshy skin like part that grows over the beak and often hangs down in front of the turkey's beak

Snood

500

A common side dish featuring green beans, often with a creamy sauce and crispy onions

Green bean casserole 

500

Where was the first "Thanksgiving" at? 

Plymouth in Massachusetts 

500

What does "Cornucopia" mean? 

Horn of plenty. Often a horn shaped object filled with fruits

500

Who can see better, a turkey or a person?

A turkey!