Turkey Talk
What sounds does a male turkey make?
A gobble
What ship did the Pilgrims travel on?
The Mayflower
Which Thanksgiving dessert is made from brown sugar, pecans, and corn syrup?
Pecan Pie
What do families share before eating the meal?
What they're thankful for
What state is Plymouth in today?
Massachusetts
What part of the turkey do two people pull apart for good luck?
The wishbone
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the cooking method where a turkey is completely submerged in hot oil?
What huge parade happens every Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What month does Autumn officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
September
What is the name for a group of turkeys?
A rafter or a flock
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln in 1863
What Thanksgiving side dish is made from toasted marshmallows melted over sweet potatoes?
Sweet Potato Casserole
What annual event involves the President saving a turkey from being eaten?
The turkey pardon
What natural phenomenon happens when Earth tilts away from the sun during the fall?
Shorter days/ less sunlight
Where do wild turkeys sleep-- in trees or on the ground?
In trees
How long was the Pilgrims' journey across the ocean-- 30 days, 66 days, or 100 days?
66 days
What vegetable dish is often topped with fried onions?
Green bean casserole
What day of Thanksgiving Weekend is known for big online sales?
Cyber Monday
What is the scientific term for birds traveling to warmer places for the winter?
Migration
What is the name of the skin hanging under a turkey's neck?
What English king were the Pilgrims escaping when they left for the New World?
King James I
What spice gives pumpkin pie its classic warm flavor?
Cinnamon
What outdoor activity do some families play before dinner?
Touch football or yard games
What measurement tells us how hot or cold something is? What unit do we measure with in science degrees F or C?
Temperature Degrees Celsius