Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
the Mayflower
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak.
Wattle
"What key has legs and can't open a door?"
A Turkey
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
A special parade in US for Thanksgiving
Macy's parade
The Pilgrim Monument is located in
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Turducken, or three-bird-roast, became popular in which US state?
Louisiana
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had his own drumsticks
Which type of apple is used traditionally in apple pie?
Granny Smith
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
102 passengers
What were "the three sisters"?
corn, squash and beans
What happened to the turkey that got in a fight?
He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
ham
The oldest documented turkey trot still takes place every year in which city?
Buffalo, New York
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
66 days
At the first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims likely ate turkey, venison, and this seafood, which was plentiful in coastal New England.
What are clams?
(Also acceptable: What are mussels? / What is seafood?)
What is your favorite Fall food?
Free points
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
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Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
The year of the first Thanksgiving
1621
The name of the US President who declared two Thanksgivings in one year.
James Madison
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What did the turkey say to the computer?
Google, google.
According to a common Thanksgiving myth, what does the tryptophan in turkey cause?
Sleepiness.
Myth Buster: Tryptophan is no more abundant in turkey than it is in chicken. The sleepiness people feel after eating Thanksgiving dinner is more likely due to the high amount of carbohydrates and overall eating.
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey making it an annual event?
George H.W. Bush. In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey"
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
20MPH
What kind of weather does a turkey like?
Fowl Weather