Classic Thanksgiving
Name one thing you are grateful for this year.
What is your favorite thing to make on Thanksgiving?
pies, meat, sides!
Name 2 common sides served at Thanksgiving
Mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, salad, rolls, green beans, sweet potato casserole, macaroni and cheese, Brussel sprouts, etc.
Thursday
Can turkeys fly?
Yes
Wild turkeys can fly short distances and at speeds up to 55 mph.
True or false: eating turkey makes you sleepy
False!
Many people feel tired at the end of Thanksgiving dinner, which is a natural reaction after eating heavy foods, but people blame the tryptophan for their drowsiness though the bird doesn't contain enough of it to put you to sleep.
Name one tradition your family celebrates each year.
answers vary
What bird is typically served at a Thanksgiving day celebration?
Turkey of course!
What is the day after Thanksgiving known as?
Black Friday
This is a day that begins the Christmas shopping season and is one of the busiest days of the year, causing retail businesses to operate in the "black" or being in profit, instead of the "red" or in debt.
Do female or male turkeys gobble?
Male turkeys, female turkeys cackle
What department store holds the Thanksgiving Day Parade each year in New York City that features large balloon characters, singers, marching bands, and more?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the name of the infamous turkey roaming the streets of Kenosha?
Carl the Turkey
Where is the best place to put the meat thermometer in the turkey? Breast, leg, or thigh?
the thigh
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims traveled on?
The Mayflower
A group of wild turkeys are called what? A flock, a herd, or a class?
A flock
A group of domesticated turkeys are often referred to as a rafter.
The first Thanksgiving celebration was celebrated where? (hint: where did the pilgrims land)
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the name of the local Thanksgiving Day run that is held downtown Kenosha each year?
The Turkey Trot / The Mayor's Turkey Day Race
What type of meat was served at the first thanksgiving? Venison, Chicken, or Buffalo?
Venison
The Wampanoag guests arrived with an offering of five deer to the first Thanksgiving, there is no evidence of turkey being served at Thanksgiving.
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving? Jingle Bells or Let it Snow?
Jingle Bells!
It was originally composed for a Boston Sunday School celebration meant for Thanksgiving and had no connection to Christmas.
Which state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What state produces the most cranberries?
Many families participate in this Thanksgiving day tradition involving family and friends playing a game of football held at the Washington Bowl, what is this called?
The Turkey Bowl
Americans usually buy how many pounds of turkey the week of Thanksgiving?
240 million, 365 million, 405 million?
365 million!
About 77 million pounds of ham are purchased for thanksgiving as well.
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration? (in days)
3 days
A three-day meal was shared between the pilgrims and Wamponoag tribe in 1621.
Poult
Mature male turkeys are called Tom, females are a Hen, a yearling male is a Jake, yearling female is a Jenny and a baby is called a poult. In the farm trade, a turkey under 16 weeks is called a fryer and 5-7 month olds are called roosters.