Thanksgiving Traditions👪
This large bird is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners.
What is a turkey?
This orange vegetable is often mashed or baked into a pie.
What is pumpkin?
People visit orchards to pick this fruit, which comes in varieties like Gala and Granny Smith.
What is apple?
This sound made by turkeys is most commonly associated with males.
What is a gobble?
The most famous Thanksgiving pie, flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg.
What is pumpkin pie?
Many families watch this traditional Thanksgiving morning parade held in New York City.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
This fruit sauce is a classic side dish and usually comes in jellied or whole-berry form.
What is cranberry sauce?
This type of tree is famous for brilliant fall color and is the source of a sweet syrup.
What is maple?
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This pie uses the same fruit often found in Thanksgiving sauce.
What is cranberry pie?
Many households begin their holiday shopping on this day that comes right after Thanksgiving.
What is Black Friday?
This warm spice often used in pumpkin pie is actually ground bark.
What is cinnamon?
This warm drink made with cider, cinnamon, and cloves is popular in fall.
What is hot apple cider?
This popular kitchen gadget helps keep turkey meat moist while roasting.
What is a baster?
A tangy yellow pie made from citrus fruit—more common in the South.
What is lemon meringue pie?
In folklore, this group of early settlers celebrated the “First Thanksgiving” in 1621.
Who were the Pilgrims?
A mix of bread, herbs, and vegetables cooked inside or outside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
The term for animals preparing for winter—including gathering food—is known as this.
What is wintering or preparing for hibernation?
Benjamin Franklin once said the turkey was more respectable than this other bird.
What is the bald eagle?
This pie mixes tart red fruit with a lattice crust.
What is cherry pie?
This U.S. state is the nation’s largest producer of turkeys.
What is Minnesota?
This herb blend, including sage and thyme, is commonly associated with Thanksgiving stuffing.
What is poultry seasoning?
This event marks the end of Daylight Saving Time when clocks “fall back.” (What do you do?)
What is turning the clocks back one hour?
The cornucopia, a symbol of abundance, is also known by this name.
What is the horn of plenty?
This popular Thanksgiving dessert is made with a custard base flavored with brown sugar and molasses-like syrup.
What is pecan pie?