Thanksgiving Day is full of feasting (and usually sleeping), so why not try a new Thanksgiving Day activity for around the table like some Turkey Day Trivia!
This is a great way to entertain guests before the meal when the host is preparing the food or after dinner when everyone can participate!
Here are some fast facts for Thanksgiving Day Trivia around the table.
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Question: |
Answer: |
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True or False: Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the United States. |
False, Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving, but in October. |
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What is the name of the famous rock, where the pilgrims first landed? |
Plymouth Rock |
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What was the name of the ship the pilgrims came over on? |
Mayflower |
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What does the word “cornucopia” mean? |
Horn of plenty |
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In 1621, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in what city? |
Plymouth, Massachusetts |
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How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last? |
3 days, it included games and food |
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Which state is the largest consumer of turkey in the United States? |
California |
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What amino acid makes you sleepy after eating turkey? |
Tryptophan |
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How large was the largest turkey recorded in history? |
86 pounds |
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What are male turkey’s called? |
Toms |
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What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? |
88% of Americans (surveyed by the National Turkey Federation) |
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If spooked, how fast can turkeys run on the ground? |
Up to 25 mph |
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Wild turkeys can fly short distances, but how fast? |
Up to 55 mph |
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Which dish wasn’t served on the first thanksgiving: pumpkin pie, cranberries, corn, or beans? |
Pumpkin pie, because the crust ingredients were not readily available and they didn’t have ovens to bake them. |
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Which part of the turkey is used as a good luck ritual on Thanksgiving Day? |
The ‘wishbone’ |
Have fun and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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