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1. From the very first Thanksgiving, the decision had to be made as to what to prepare. In the first years, I'm sure what they made was what they had. It's not like they could run to the store and pick up something else. They also had to decide on a date to celebrate. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
2. This first idea has become a Thanksgiving staple. They are said to be some of the dumbest animals on the planet. What food takes the prominent position on most every American Thanksgiving table?
3. In my family, there are few things more popular at Thanksgiving dinner than the one made from this tuber. These tubers can be white, yellow or red, depending on your preference. They are popular with all kinds of meals and in many forms but at Thanksgiving, mashed is the call of the day. What is this creamy, buttery dream called?
4. Another popular side dish is similar to mashed potatoes, sort of. They are usually orange in color, they can be lighter colors as well, and can be served whole or mashed. They sometimes have marshmallow on top. What is this delicious treat made with?
5. I don't know how common this next Thanksgiving dinner item is. As a kid, this was a very popular part of the meal. There was always something called a "relish tray" which had pickles, carrots and a few other raw veggies. My personal favorite was a roundish, black fruit with a hole in it. It looked funny when you put one each on all of your fingers. Do you know what this is?
6. This next favorite probably has as many recipes as there are houses celebrating Thanksgiving. My family's traditional recipe begins with cubes of white and wheat bread. Add, egg, diced celery, onion and mush together with chicken broth. It can be cooked alone in the oven or inside the turkey. What Thanksgiving staple am I referring to?
7. Thanksgiving dinner seems to be mostly protein and starch, with an occasional veggie, but fruit doesn't usually play a big role. The main reason is that Thanksgiving is celebrated in November, which can be a cold month in many places. There is one fruit that plays a very important role at Thanksgiving, both for the color and the taste. Do you know which fruit I'm referring to?
8. I always wonder if a traditional dish in my family is actually traditional everywhere. In southern California, a popular vegetable dish that goes with our turkey dinner is made with with a long, green veggie. Sometimes toasted onions go on top and it can be mixed with cream of mushroom soup. Any ideas about this side dish?
9. This isn't actually a food, really, but it is essential for a great Thanksgiving dinner. It can be made from the turkey, mixed with corn starch and milk or from a jar but in either case, it is a great cover for all the foods previously mentioned. Can you guess this topper?
10. A Thanksgiving meal can be any time of the day. Some eat at noon and others at 6pm or any time in between. Thanksgiving shares its day with Football games and it is very common to eat while watching and cheering. After the meal, what is a popular, traditional dessert?
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