Turkeys
History
The Big Meal
Vocabulary
Miscellaneous
100
This is the sound a male turkey makes.
What is gobble gobble?
100
This is the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America.
What is the Mayflower?
100

This tangy sauce, made from berries, is a classic Thanksgiving side dish.

What is cranberry sauce?

100

This word means to "say thank you."

What is "give thanks"?

100

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

What is October?

200
Female turkeys are called hens. This is what male turkeys are called.
What are toms?
200

This country is where the Pilgrims came from before landing in America.

What is England?

200
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
What are pumpkin and apple?
200

This word means a large meal shared with family or friends.

What is a "feast"?

200
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
What is Black Friday?
300

These are the colors that a turkey can change its head (the wattle) to show it is angery, scared or excited.

What are Red, White and Blue?

300

This "honest" president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

300

This orange vegetable is often mashed and served with marshmallows.

What are sweet potatoes? or What are Candied Yams

300

This word describes the process of cooking a turkey in the oven.

What is "roast"?

300

Many families break this small bone from the turkey for good luck.

What is a wishbone?

400
This is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck.
What is the wattle?
400

The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.

What is 3 days?

400
Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.
What is macaroni & cheese?
400

This word means the act of gathering crops from the fields.

What is "harvest"?

400

This Christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song

What is Jingle Bells?

500

This State produces the most turkeys each year.

What is Minnesota?

500
The Mayflower held approximately this many pilgrims.
What is 100?
500

This dish is made from bread, vegetables, and spices, and is often cooked inside the turkey.

What is stuffing?

500
This is what the word "cornucopia" means.
What is "horn of plenty?"
500

A giant balloon version of this cartoon dog has appeared in the Macy's parade more times than any other character.

Who is Snoopy?