First Thanksgiving
What type of meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Deer/Venison
Which US state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota!
What utensil did pilgrims NOT use?
Forks-They used knives, spoons, and their fingers
Forks were not introduced until 10 years later, and didn't become popular until the 18th century
How do you test if a cranberry is ripe?
Throw it at the ground! If it bounces, it is ripe
What is name of the horn-shaped object often placed on Thanksgiving tables?
Cornucopia
Fun fact- It was inspired by Greek culture and known as a 'horn of plenty'
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth Colony
What are turkey chicks called?
Poults or turkeylings
How long was the voyage across the Atlantic? (+/- 5 days)
66 days
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? (+/- 3%)
88%
Which NFL team traditionally hosts the Thanksgiving day game?
Dallas Cowboys
Fun fact- they have only missed 2 games (1975 and 1977) since 1966!
What year was the first Thanksgiving? (+/-5 years)
1621
Name either of 2019 National Thanksgiving Turkeys that received an official presidential pardon?
Bread and/or Butter
When the Pilgrims left England, what country did they first go to?
Leiden, Holland
How many turkeys are cooked annually for Thanksgiving in the US? (+/- 5 million)
46 million
Fun fact- another 22 million are cooked for Christmas!
Which president made Thanksgiving an OFFICIAL annual holiday?
Lincoln (1863)
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What are most turkey feathers used for?
Animal feed (ground up as a protein source)
How fast was the Mayflower? (+/- 1 mph)
2 miles/hour
How many pumpkin pies are eaten on Thanksgiving in the US? (+/- 5 million)
50 million
Fun fact- Pumpkin pie is the second favorite pie in America, behind apple pie!
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What type of food made up most of the first Thanksgiving feast, but is now rarely eaten on Thanksgiving?
Seafood! Mussels, lobster, and bass were prevalent in the area, and served alongside the first pilgrim harvest.
What is the wobbly red piece of flesh on top of the beak called?
A snood
How many pilgrim women survived long enough to celebrate the first Thanksgiving? (+/- 3)
4
How many calories are in the average Thanksgiving dinner? (+/- 500)
4,500
(3,000 for the meal and 1,500 for drinks, desserts, and appetizers)
Black Friday is the busiest day for what unexpected profession?
Note- Not related to shopping!
Plumbers, due to extra strain on the toilets, kitchen drains, and garbage disposals during the Thanksgiving festivities
Note- Please don't break our new house!