Food
What popular dessert is typically served on Thanksgiving and is made from pumpkins?
Pumpkin Pie
What holiday comes after Thanksgiving?
Christmas
Which ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620?
The Mayflower
What meat is eaten normally on Thanksgiving?
Turkey or Ham
What is the term for the noise a turkey makes?
Gobble
What type of nut is often used in making pecan pie?
Pecans
In the movie “Pocahontas,” what is the name of Pocahontas’s animal sidekick?
Meeko (Racoon)
Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving?
Abraham Lincoln or John F. Kennedy
What do you traditionally do before eating your Thanksgiving meal at the dinner table?
Say what you are thankful for
What is the flap of skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck called?
Wattle
Which vegetable is commonly used to make cranberry sauce?
Cranberries
What is the date of Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
The fourth Thursday of November
How long did the original Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What is the Turkey Wishbone tradition?
Two people pull on the wishbone and the person with the larger piece gets to make a wish.
Where did the Pilgrims establish their settlement?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is American's favorite pie?
Apple pie
A Tom
In which state was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Massachusetts
How many Turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving every year?
a. 30 million b. 500,000 c. 46 million
approximately 46 million
What did they eat in the first Thanksgiving?
The settlers and Wampanoag ate venison, duck, goose, fish, and likely pumpkins and cranberries.
What exactly is a Turducken?
A stuffed chicken stuffed in a stuffed duck stuffed in a stuffed turkey
Why did the Pilgrims hold this Thanksgiving feast?
To commemorate their successful harvest.
Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians
In what city is the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
New York City
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102