Foods
What is the most common main dish served at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What month do we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States?
November
What parade is famous on Thanksgiving morning in New York City?
Macys day parade
What sound does a male turkey make?
Gobble
What season comes before winter?
Fall/autumn
What sweet, orange vegetable is used to make pie?
Pumpkin
What ocean did the Pilgrims cross to get to North America?
Atlantic Ocean
What sport do many families watch (or play) on Thanksgiving?
Football
What is a female turkey called?
A hen
What happens to leaves in the fall?
They change color and fall off
What side dish is made from mashed potatoes and gravy?
Mashed potatoes
What Native American helped teach the Pilgrims how to grow food like corn?
Squanto
What do many families go around the table saying before they eat?
What they’re thankful for
What is the loose, red skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck called?
A wattle
What fruit do many families pick during fall?
Apple
What soft, warm bread is often served in a basket?
Dinner rolls
Around what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1600-1700
What event is a race that many towns hold on Thanksgiving morning?
A Turkey Trot
About how fast can wild turkeys run?
Around 20 mph
What weather event causes leaves to blow off trees?
The wind
What dish is made from small, toasted pieces of bread mixed with herbs?
Stuffing
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What day comes right after Thanksgiving and has many sales?
Black Friday
True or False: Turkeys can change the color of their heads.
True (red, blue, or white)
Their eyesight
What sense do turkeys have that is so strong they can spot movement from far away—even better than humans?