Foods
What is the most popular main course on Thanksgiving?
Turkey!!
What month do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
November
What is the orange food item commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What is your favorite Thanksgiving food or tradition?
:)
Which department store puts on a yearly Thanksgiving Parade? JC Penney or Macys
Macys
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! Name 1 of the most popular Thanksgiving desserts?
1. Pumpkin Pie
2. Sweet Potato Pie
3. Pecan Pie
What do we call the day after Thanksgiving when many stores have sales?
Black Friday
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebration? Minnesota or Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
True or False: There is a Butterball Turkey Hotline people can call to get tips on how to make their Thanksgiving Bird.
True! They answer over 100,000 calls per year.
True or false: eating turkey makes you sleepy.
False- you would need to eat 8 pounds to feel the effects of tryptophan which makes you sleepy.
How are potatoes traditionally prepared for Thanksgiving dinner? Mashed or Baked
Mashed Potatoes
What date is Thanksgiving on this year (2025)?
November 27th
What unique item was likely on the dinner table at the first Thanksgiving (near the east coast) instead of turkey? Ham or Lobster
Lobster
What sport is commonly watched on Thanksgiving?
Football
There are towns in America named turkey- how many are there? 2, 4, or 6
4- Arizona, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Texas
What green vegetable is traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and fried onions? Lettuce or Green Beans
Green Beans
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
A. 3 minutes
B. 3 hours
C. 3 days
C. 3 Days
What state raises the most turkeys? Minnesota or New York
Minnesota
Every Thanksgiving, the president of the United States does what to a Turkey?
A. pardons the turkey
B. walks it like a dog
A. Pardons the turkey
The amount of pumpkin pies eaten on Thanksgiving- 20 million or 50 million
50 million
What red fruit is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? Watermelon or cranberries.
Cranberries
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What year was the 1st Thanksgiving celebration?
a. 1776
b. 1621
b. 1621
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!! What is the name for a cone-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
Cornucopia
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What do we call a group of turkeys? Coven or Flock
Flock
True or false: only male turkeys gobble.
True! Females purr and cackle.