Thanksgiving History
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach America?
The Mayflower
What bird is the most common main dish at Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving?
Football
True or False: Turkeys can fly.
True- wild turkeys can fly short distances
What part of the tukey is considered good luck?
What was the name of the colony where the Pilgrims settled?
Plymouth
What red sauce is made from a tart berry and served at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce
Many families go around the table and share what?
What they are thankful for
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
November
What do turkeys use to help them balance when they walk?
their tail feathers
Which group of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag Tribe
What vegetable dish is often topped with marshmallows?
Sweet Potatoes
What comes the day after Thanksgiving and is known for big sales?
Black Friday
What is a baby turkey called?
a Poult
Turkeys have excellent vision. How many degrees can they see?
about 270 degrees
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What pie is the most traditional Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
What big parade happens every Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade
What U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abe Lincoln
What is the flap of skin hanging over a turkey’s beak called?
a snood
Who was the Native American who helped the Pilgrims learn to farm and survive
Squanto
What spice, often used in Thanksgiving dishes, comes from the bark of a tree?
Cinnamon
What is the name of the ceremony where the President saves a turkey?
The turkey pardon
true or false: Female turkeys can gobble
False- Only male turkey's can gobble
What is the colorful skin under a turkey’s neck called?
A Wattle