History of Thanksgiving
This year is commonly remembered as the year of the "First Thanksgiving".
What is 1621?
This orange pie is a classic dessert at most holiday dinners
What is Pumpkin Pie?
This long, loose skin hanging from a turkey's neck is famously called this.
What is a wattle?
This bright orange pie is a Thanksgiving classic and gets its flavor from cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
What is pumpkin pie?
This type of tree turns bright red, orange, and yellow during the fall.
What is a maple tree?
This group of English settlers sailed on the Mayflower and celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
Who are the Pilgrims?
Many families serve this bread based dish made from bread, herbs, and broth.
What is stuffing?
These large feathers, displayed by male turkeys to impress females, are often called this when spread out
What is a fan tail?
Made with tart red fruit and often topped with a woven crust, this pie balances sweet and sour flavors.
What is Cherry Pie?
This orange vegetable can be carved in the fall, and can be used in pies.
What is a pumpkin?
This food was and is still found at every thanksgiving dinner
What is corn?
This side dish is often topped with crispy fried onions and uses a creamy mushroom soup.
What is green bean casserole?
This small, hair like tuft that sticks out of a turkey's chest is known by the unusual name.
What is a beard?
This southern pie uses nuts mixed with a sweet, sticky filling made from corn syrup or brown sugar.
What is pecan pie?
This spicy drink, made for apples and cinnamon, is a popular fall beverage.
What is apple cider?
This U.S. President officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This classic Thanksgiving side dish gets its signature tangy flavor from buttermilk and cream of tartar, and is often baked in a cast iron skillet.
What are buttermilk biscuits?
Only males of this species are known for their famous "gobble"
What are Tom turkeys?
Often associated with American patriotism this pie is traditionally made with tart or sweet varieties.
What is apple pie?
This vegetable, often roasted or mashed, is a fall favorite and a common Thanksgiving side dish.
What is sweet potato?
This was the year Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday.
When is 1863?
This traditional bread is slightly sweet, golden in color, and made with cornmeal, often served in muffin or skillet form.
What is cornbread?
This U.S. president began the tradition of pardoning turkeys
Who is Harry Truman?
This pie from New England features a creamy filling of chocolate, walnuts, and coconut, often baked in a flaky crust.
What is German chocolate pie?
This term describes the period in autumn when farmers gather crops, and is celebrated in many cultures with festivals.
What is the harvest season?