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 Giving Thanks!"For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make our hearts truly thankful."
In
many parts of the world, Thanksgiving is a day is set
side to give thanks. The date and customs may vary from
country to country but the desire to take time to
reflect on life’s blessings remains the same. In the
United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth
Thursday in November.
How much do you know? Q: What is a female turkey called? Q: What is a male turkey called? Q: What great American statesman lobbied to make the turkey the national symbol? A: Benjamin Franklin. Q: What sound does a female turkey
make? Q: What sound does a male turkey make?
Q: About how many feathers does a
mature turkey have? Q: Which state produces the most
turkeys annually? Q: How fast can wild turkeys run? Q: Can wild turkeys fly? If so, how
fast? Q: Approximately what percentage of
American homes eats turkey on Thanksgiving? Q: Approximately what percentage of
American homes eats turkey on Christmas? Q: What is the name of the skin that
hangs from a turkey’s neck? Q: Which US president specified that
Thanksgiving would fall on the fourth Thursday of
November? Q: Which president attempted to move
the Thanksgiving holiday to the next to last Thursday in
November to create a longer Christmas shopping season?
Q: Which country consumes the most
turkey per year per capita? Q: What is the fastest way to defrost
a turkey? Quiz f rom Aristotle's Thanksgiving on the Web. http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia-index.asp |
It is a time for family, food, and
football, and marks the unofficial beginning to the
winter holiday season. Take time this holiday to go
around your table and share what you're thankful for.
Recall the story of the first Thanksgiving with your
children, spend quality time together, and enjoy!
Turkey Trivia Quiz
