TURKEYS
What type of animal is a turkey?
BIRD
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
MAYFLOWER
Pumpkins are:
VEGETABLES
Who joined the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Wampanoag Indians
These are the two most popular pies baked on Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin and apple pies
How big was the biggest turkey ever?
A. 10 pounds B. 86 pounds C. 230 pounds
B. 86 pounds
Where did the Pilgrims come from?
ENGLAND
What did Cinderella use a pumpkin for?
A carriage.
What year did the Pilgrims have their first Thanksgiving feast?
1621
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
What color are turkey eggs?
Creamy white with brown speckles.
What was the name of a friendly Indian the Pilgrims met?
SQUANTO
Where do pumpkins grow?
On vines.
What was on the menu at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, duck,goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish alongside pumpkins and cranberries.
What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving day?
FOOTBALL
What state makes the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How long did it take the Pilgrims to cross the ocean to come to America?
2 MONTHS
What pumpkin drink does Starbucks sell?
Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Why weren't potatoes served at the first Thanksgiving?
Potatoes were not invented yet.
This parade is held every Thanksgiving in New York City.
Macy's Parade.
What is the name for the fleshy red skin that hangs down over the throat of the turkey?
BEARD WATTLE
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
To practice religion the way they wanted to.
A pumpkin is genetically closer to:
A. Strawberry B. Carrot C. Cucumber D. Potato E. Leek
C. Cucumber
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
U.S. Presidents do this and spare a turkey its life.
He "pardons" a turkey. A pardoned bird will be lucky to live two years after it's saved.