Turkey Time
What sound is a turkey known for making?
Gobble Gobble
Which city hosts the most famous Thanksgiving parade?
New York City (Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
In Mexican households, which popular stuffed dish made of masa and wrapped in corn husks is often served during holiday gatherings like Thanksgiving?
Tamales
What year is considered the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What pie is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce
What part of the turkey is traditionally pulled for good luck?
The wishbone
What sports league traditionally plays games on Thanksgiving Day?
The NFL
In Finding Nemo, what kind of fish is Nemo?
A Clownfish
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe
What is the name of the bread-based dish often stuffed inside the turkey?
Stuffing
Male turkeys are called “toms.” What are female turkeys called?
Hens
What is the name of the ceremony where the president spares a turkey from being eaten?
The turkey “pardon”
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
Which U.S. President officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What food item became a Thanksgiving staple because of a 1950s Campbell’s Soup recipe
Green Bean Casserole
What is the fleshy red skin hanging from a turkey’s neck called?
A wattle
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
About 3,000–4,500 calories
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What red fruit sauce is traditionally served with turkey?
Cranberry Sauce
On average, how fast can a wild turkey run?
20 miles per hr
( the average middle schooler can run 7-9mpr )
What is the term for the day after Thanksgiving that kicks off holiday shopping?
Black Friday
What is the only food that never spoils, even after thousands of years?
Honey
Who was the Wampanoag leader who formed an alliance with the Pilgrims?
Massasoit
What is the cooking term for soaking a turkey in salty water for added moisture and flavor?
Brining