The Turkey
What do you call the process of pouring or squeezing juices over a turkey while it's cooking to help keep it moist?
Basting
What "gourmet" meal did Charlie Brown serve the Peanuts gang in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?
Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jellybeans
What is the name of the horn-shaped basket filled with fruits and vegetables that's commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A cornucopia
According to a YouGov survey, what three things do Americans report being most thankful for?
Family, health, and life
What was the name of the boat that brought the pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
Do male or female turkeys gobble?
Male Turkeys
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water, and butter/shortening
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space
The Potato
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
How many passengers were on The Mayflower?
102
What three things are turkey giblets primarily comprised of?
The gizzard, heart, liver and neck
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green Bean Casserole
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
A Fruit
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
Where did the pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
A Poult
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
Approximately 3000
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
When (what day, month, and year) did The Mayflower arrive in America?
November 21, 1620
As a poult grows a young male is called ______ and a young female is called a __________.
Jake and Jenny
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three Days
What family does the pumpkin belong to?
Cucurbitaceae
What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving? (give 2 correct answers to get the points)
Venison, goose, duck, fish and porridge or bread made from corn
what year did the pilgrims celebrate their first thanksgiving with the Wampanoag Indian Tribe?
1621