Thanksgiving Food
Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
A. Cranberries
B. Rabbit
C. Fish
A. Cranberries
The first Thanksgiving lasted...?
3 days
When does Thanksgiving occur?
Fourth Thursday in November
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?
280 million
When was the first-ever Thanksgiving NFL game played?
1920
What percent of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving?
88%
Why did the Pilgrims come to the New world?
They were seeking religious freedom.
Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?
Virginia
What is a baby turkey called?
A. Chick
B. Nestling
C. Poult
C. Poult
True or False: President Calvin Coolidge was given a live Raccoon as a Thanksgiving present.
True
In what decade was the Thanksgiving staple, green bean casserole, first created?
1950s
Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
Wampanoag
Today, our Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November because...?
This was the date set by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and approved by Congress in 1941.
Can turkeys fly?
Yes and no! Wild turkeys can, but domestic turkeys are too heavy to fly.
How heavy was the world's largest turkey?
86 lbs
How many calories, on average, does an average person consume during Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
What utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Fork
What was the first department store to host a Thanksgiving Day parade?
Macy's
A full-grown turkey has about how many feathers?
3,500
How many other countries celebrate a Thanksgiving?
8: Canada, Germany, Grenada, Japan, Korea, Liberia, Norfolk Island, and Puerto Rico
Name two of the five most popular ways to serve leftover turkey.
sandwich, stew, chili or soup, casseroles and, burger.
How long did it take the Pilgrims to cross the Atlantic Ocean?
66 days
Which food was at the first Thanksgiving but is seldom eaten at Thanksgiving now?
Seafood
What is a snood?
The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck.
Which Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells