Turkeys
Can wild turkeys fly?
Yes.
Wild turkeys can fly, domesticated turkeys cannot fly.
Plymouth, Massachusetts, has historically been credited as the site of the first Thanksgiving feast. Historians have found records of an earlier Thanksgiving in another colony. What's the name of the colony?
What soup company invented the green bean casserole?
Campbell's Soup Company.
They published a recipe for the casserole in 1955. It sharply increased sales of their cream of mushroom soup.
What prayer is most commonly recited before eating on Thanksgiving Day?
The Lord's Prayer.
What city has the busiest airport the week of Thanksgiving: Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Chicago?
Atlanta.
It is expected that over 1.3 million people will pass through Atlanta International Airport Thanksgiving week.
What is a group of turkeys called?
A Rafter.
What American president declared Thanksgiving a holiday?
Abraham Lincoln.
He was so enthused to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday that he decided it should be celebrated twice a year.
People either love or hate what ingredient on sweet potatoes?
Marshmallows.
Once considered very gourmet, marshmallows have since become commonplace. Their popularity varies by region.
True or False: The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is always the busiest air travel day of the year in the U.S.
True.
According to the TSA, the busiest air travel days of the year are the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday.
What were wishbones used to predict in the 1400s?
The Weather.
These bones, usually from geese, were put into a cupboard to dry for several weeks. If they stayed white, it meant spring would arrive early. A deep blue or black wishbone was a harbinger of a long, cold winter.
Do turkeys actually gobble?
Yes and No.
Male turkeys gobble, female turkeys cluck.
What months did Lincoln earmark for the Thanksgiving holiday?
August and November.
Eventually, the August Thanksgiving faded away.
What Thanksgiving side dish is the most popular?
Mashed potatoes.
2nd popular is stuffing and rolls.
There are two professional football teams that traditionally play games on Thanksgiving Day. Can you name both of them?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.
What now extinct animal had a wishbone very similar to a turkey's?
Tyrannosaurus Rex.
This is one reason that scientists believe dinosaurs and birds are closely related.
What is a turducken?
A turkey stuffed with a duck.
What president declared that Thanksgiving would be celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November?
Franklin D Roosevelt.
Before this, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
What is the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?
None, in the United States.
There are true yams in Asia and Africa that are violet colored, very starchy, and grow up to 5 feet. The orange vegetable sometimes called a yam in the U.S. is actually a soft sweet potato.
Do more people watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or the football games on television?
Football games.
Viewership for both the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys increased in 2022.
What park does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin in?
Central Park.
What frozen product did Swanson's introduce to use up a post-Thanksgiving turkey surplus?
Frozen Turkey Dinner.
In 1953, Swanson's created a frozen turkey dinner they called "Swanson TV Brand Frozen Dinner."
What U.S. president said, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John F. Kennedy.
Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in October. What main dish do they traditionally serve for Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey.
New York hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What midwestern city hosts the country's second oldest Thanksgiving parade?
Detroit.
Detroit hosts America's Parade, generally considered the 2nd oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. There is debate of this, especially in Detroit, where some local historians believe America's Parade is older than the Macy's parade.
The term "Black Friday" was originally coined to describe what event?
The Gold Crash of 1869.
Later it was used to describe the 1929 stock market crash. The Philadelphia police started using the term with its current usage in the early 1960s. No one on the force wanted to work the day after Thanksgiving because of the traffic jams and overcrowded sidewalks filled with shoppers, not to mention the thousands of spectators attending the annual Army-Navy football game played that day.