The Original
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
How long did the first Thanksgiving meal last? (HINT: in days)
3 days
Which part of the turkey is a meat thermometer typically inserted into?
The thigh
Which team has played the most games on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions
What gender of turkeys gobble?
Male
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
Excluding the U.S., what other country celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
Where were the first pumpkin pies made?
England
What team won the first professional (NFL) football game on Thanksgiving day?
Chicago Bears
What is the average weight of a turkey?
15 lbs
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
Which berries are found indigenously in North America?
Cranberries
What year was the first professional (NFL) football game held on Thanksgiving day?
1934
What do you call a group of turkeys?
A rafter or a flock
Which state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
How many people were at the first Thanksgiving? (HINT: Divisible by 10)
Approximately 140
Colchester, Connecticut postponed their Thanksgiving in 1705 due to a lack of what food?
Pumpkin Pies
What year was the first ever football game (not NFL) played?
What do you call a female turkey?
Hen
Which U.S. state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
What type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is not eaten commonly now?
Seafood
What is the percentage of Americans that consume turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
Who were the participants of the first ever Thanksgiving football game (not NFL)?
Princeton & Yale
What are young turkeys called?
Poults
Which U.S. state has the most turkeys?
Minnesota