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WorksheetsThanksgiving Fun
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 13mins
Thanksgiving happens on the:
fourth Thursday in November
Third Thursday in November
November 26th each year
The first Thanksgiving lasted:
One Day
Two Days
Three Days
Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes
2. Rabbit, chicken, wild turkey, and dried fruit
Venison (deer meat), fish, goose
Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
Apache
Wampanoag
Cherokee
Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?
100 Million
280 Million
500 Million
What is a snood?
The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck.
A hat worn by a Pilgrim
A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiving.
Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?
President Lincoln in 1863
President Roosevelt in 1939
John F. Kennedy
What is a baby turkey called?
A chick
A nestling
A poult
How many calories, on average, does an average person consume during Thanksgiving dinner?
1500
4500
1600
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$25,000
$45,000
$150,000
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
1945
1982
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Mechanics
Plumbers
HVAC
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
1965
1975
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1938
1928
1918
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
1.5 Million
2.5 Million
3.5 Million
What town canceled Thanksgiving because they couldn't make pumpkin pies?
Colchester, Connecticut
Athens, Georgia
Topeka, Kansas
What city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
New York City
Detroit
Philadelphia
What percentage of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
50%
30%
How many pumpkin pies do Americans eat on Thanksgiving?
300,000
4.6 Million
50 Million
Which state produces the most turkeys in the country?
Kansas
Minnesota
Virginia
How many runners were included in the first Turkey Trot?
100
50
6
Which Country Consumes The Most Turkey Per Year Per Capita?
USA
Israel
Cuba
What seasoning is not contained in Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin
Cinnamon
Cloves
Which pigment decreases in the plants during autumn?
Protein
Iron
Chlorophyll
Which State produces about five times more pumpkins than any other state in the US?
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
Let it Snow
What tree doesn't lose it's leaves?
Oak
Maple
Evergreen
What traditional eating utensil was NOT used at the first Thanksgiving?
Fork
Knife
Spoon
What product owes its existence to Thanksgiving?
Butter
Hula Hoop
TV Dinner
In A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what does Charlie Brown serve to his friends for Thanksgiving dinner?
Ice Cream
PB and J
Pizza
How fast was the Mayflower?
2 mph
10 mph
15 mph
What American company invented the "traditional" Thanksgiving green bean casserole?
Kraft Foods
Tyson Foods
Campbells Soup
Which character on the TV show Friends once got his/her head stuck in a turkey?
Joey
Chandler
Ross
How many ridges are there on a 14-ounce can of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce?
5
17
23
What movie made the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade famous?
A Christmas Story
It's a Wonderful Life
Miracle on 34th Street
How high must a cranberry bounce before it is harvested?
1 Inch
4 Inches
6 inches
How many different varieties of pumpkins are there?
25
100
45
Which is NOT a type of pumpkin?
Chowing
Cotton Candy
Hooligan
According to the Butterball corporation, how long should you thaw a wrapped turkey in the refrigerator per 4 pounds of bird?
One Hour per 4 lbs
Four Hours per 4 lbs
One Day per 4 lbs
How many seeds are there in a medium-sized pumpkin?
500
100
1000
