The most popular food to eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey
What is the month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?
November
What orange crop/fruit/vegetable is used as a symbol of Thanksgiving and Fall
pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims took from England to America.
the Mayflower
True or False
Turkey might not have been on the menu for the first Thanksgiving?
True
What is the term for the noise a turkey makes?
Gobble Gobble
The way people usually prepare and eat potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The name of the settlers who came to North America in 1620.
the Pilgrims
The name of the town the pilgrims started when they got to America.
Plymouth
Which type of food was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving.
A. pecan pie
B. pumpkin
C. seafood
A. pecan pie
What is it called when you stuff a turkey with a chicken with a duck?
A turducken
Which type of pie is the most popular to eat on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What is the name of the special parade on TV on Thanksgiving?
Macy's parade
The day after Thanksgiving is called what?
Black Friday
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
102 passengers
What group helped the pilgrims when they first got to North America?
Native Americans or Wampanoag Tribe
What is the speed that a turkey can run when it is scared?
20 miles per hour
Besides turkey, what meat is the most popular to eat on Thanksgiving?
ham
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
Wishbone
What is the horn shaped item in the middle of tables around Thanksgiving called?
Cornucopia
How long was the Mayflower’s trip from England to America?
Two months
Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln
What were the three main crops served at Thanksgiving?
corn, beans, and squash (the 3 sisters)
What is the name of the small red berry that people sometimes eat with turkey on Thanksgiving?
cranberry
True or False
Thanksgiving time is the busiest travel time in the whole year.
True, many people travel to be with family
What is a symbol of the meal, often seen at the dinner table, representing the tradition of sharing a feast.
Gravy Boat
The year of the first Thanksgiving
1621
What did the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrate for the first time on Thanksgiving day?
the harvest
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak is called what?
Wattle