Food
What is the traditional main dish served at most Thanksgiving dinners?
Turkey
Thanksgiving occurs on what day of the week?
Thursday (the fourth Thursday of November)
What is the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What animal is the symbol of abundance, representing a bountiful harvest and a time when food is shared generously
A turkey
What noise does a turkey make?
They gobble
What dessert is most associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What department store hosts the Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Macy's
The first Thanksgiving lasted how many days?
3
A symbol of good fortune, it’s a bone that two people pull apart, whoever ends up with the larger piece is said to receive the luck.
A Wishbone
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak is called a what?
A Wattle
What side dish is made from bread cubes, broth, and herbs, often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What sport do people traditionally watch on Thanksgiving?
American Football
What utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?
Fork
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
What is a baby turkey called?
A poult
What vegetable did the Pilgrims eat that is now a Thanksgiving favorite?
Corn
What is the name of the shopping tradition that occurs on the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What president declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What are commonly used as seasonal decor, reflecting the variety and abundance of the autumn harvest.
Gourds
Which president is thought to have wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
What state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which president was the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?
President Truman
Which Native American tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
Wampanoag
What symbolizes the arrival of fall in multiple different colors.
Leaves
Which state raises the highest number of turkeys?
Minnesota