HISTORY | THE BIG MEAL | TRADITIONS | MODERN DAY THANKSGIVING | MISC. |
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How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
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What is the main part of a Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
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What is the day after Thanksgiving (aka biggest shopping day) commonly known as?
Black Friday
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What day is Thanksgiving in 2021?
Nov 25th
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This is the sound a turkey makes
Gobble Gobble
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Who travelled from England to Massachusetts on the first thanksgiving?
The pilgrims
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What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
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What is the most popular sport that is traditionally played on Thanksgiving day?
Football
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In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
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Why do male turkey's gobble?
To attract female turkeys
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What was the name of the ship in which the pilgrims came to America?
The Mayflower
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What is traditionally the most popular thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
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Which tradition (often played during mealtime) is known to bring good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wish bone
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Female turkeys are called hens. What are male turkeys called?
Toms
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What meat did native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Deer
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This "honest" president made thanksgiving a permanent national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
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Most American Thanksgiving meals include this type of sauce.
Cranberry Sauce
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What is the world's largest Thanksgiving day parade held every year in New York City?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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People from this western state are the largest consumers of turkey in the U.S.
What is "California"
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What food was present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten at Thanksgiving now?
Seafood
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When was thanksgiving declared a national holiday?
1863
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How much does the average thanksgiving turkey weight?
About 15 lbs.
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Which comic character has the most appearances at Thanksgiving parades?
Snoopy (from Charlie Brown)
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Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
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What is the wobbly red piece of flesh on top of the beak of a turkey called?
A wattle (or a snood)
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