T&T
(Traditions & Trivia)
(Traditions & Trivia)
Which country are turkeys native to?
The good 'ole USA!
Which type of apple is traditionally used in apple pie?
Granny Smith
Which ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey?
15 pounds
What part of the turkey is often saved and snapped?
The wishbone
What parade is famous on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the most popular Thanksgiving pie?
Pumpkin pie
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
A - 1801 ... B - 2021 ... C - 1621
C - 1621
Which gender of turkey gobbles?
Male turkeys
Which state consumes the most turkey?
California
What is the name of the shopping day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Which dish is made from bread cubes and seasonings?
Stuffing
Where was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is a baby turkey called?
Poult
What is the busiest day of the year for plumbers?
The day after Thanksgiving (nicknamed “Brown Friday”)!
Which sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving?
Football
Which vegetable is commonly served candied?
Sweet potatoes
How many days did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days!
What is a group of turkeys called?
Gaggle ... Flock ... Rafter
Rafter
What does the cornucopia traditionally hold?
Fruits, vegetables & grains.
What is the busiest travel day of the year?
The day before Thanksgiving
What is the name of the bread often served at Thanksgiving?
Cornbread
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abe Lincoln!
Which state produces the most turkeys?
(HINT: Begins with an M)
Minnesota
What is the most popular Thanksgiving parade balloon character today?
Snoopy
What is the name of the race held on Thanksgiving?
Turkey Trot
Which dish uses fried onions?
Green bean casserole
In what year did Lincoln declare Thanksgiving a holiday?
A - 1863 ... B - 1776 ... C - 1492
A - 1863
What is the name of the fleshy growth on a turkey's beak?
Snood
What is the average recommended calorie consumption for adults?
Women - 2,000 calories
Men - 2,500 calories
Which store is known for having the biggest Black Friday discounts?
Macy's
What is the main ingredient in gravy?
Turkey drippings
What was the main purpose of the first Thanksgiving?
To celebrate a successful harvest & give thanks for blessings!
What is the name of the red flap under a turkey's chin?
Wattle
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
About 4,000 calories!!!
Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
Philadelphia
Which pie is made with nuts?
Pecan pie
Which president tried to move Thanksgiving earlier?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How fast can a wild turkey run?
5 mph ... 20 mph ... 45 mph
20 mph
Which balloon was the first character featured in the Macy’s Parade?
(HINT: Meow)
Felix the Cat
What is the name of the chemical in turkey that is said to make you sleepy?
Tryptophan
What is the name of the sauce served with turkey?
Cranberry sauce
What was the main meat served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison
What do turkeys eat?
Seeds, insects, berries
What is the most popular day for ordering pizza in the U.S.?
The day before Thanksgiving
Which president ate the most turkey?
(HINT: Name begins with a C)
Calvin Coolidge
What herb is most commonly used to season turkey?
Sage
Which state was the first to adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
What is the lifespan of a wild turkey?
3-5 years
Is pumpkin a fruit or a veggie?
Which NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What popular Thanksgiving side dish was originally called “stuffing” but is now often called something else?
Dressing (especially in the South)
What was the main crop harvested before the first Thanksgiving?
Corn
What sound do turkeys make?
Gobble
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving?
3 million ... 46 million ... 1 billion
About 46 million
What US state is the leading producer of cranberries?
Wisconsin
What is the most popular vegetable served on Thanksgiving?
Green beans
Which president pardoned the first turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What is the name of a male turkey?
Tom or Gobbler
What is the most popular vegetable served on Thanksgiving?
Turkey sandwiches
What is the traditional symbol of abundance associated with Thanksgiving?
Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty)
What is the most popular meat alternative for vegetarians on Thanksgiving?
Tofurky
What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
1885 ... 1924 ... 1963
What is the name of a female turkey?
Hen
What is the name of the post-Thanksgiving dinner sleepy feeling?
Turkey (or Food) Coma!
What is the most popular Thanksgiving movie?
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
What is the term for a dish that features a chicken stuffed into a duck, which is then stuffed into a turkey?
Which Native American tribe celebrated with the Pilgrims?
A - Sioux ... B - Wigwams ... C - Wampanoag
C - Wampanoag
On average, how many feathers does a turkey have?
2,000 ... 5,000 ... 8,000
About 5,000!
What is the most popular beverage served at Thanksgiving?
Wine!
What do pumpkins symbolize during Thanksgiving?
Harvest & prosperity
What is the most popular side dish on Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes
What was the first department store to sponsor a Thanksgiving parade?
Gimbels (in Philadelphia, 1920)
What is the name of the turkey's mating display?
Strut
What is the most popular Thanksgiving-themed TV episode?
"Friends" Thanksgiving episodes