History
An oil lamp usually made from clay with a cotton wick
What is a diya?
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
What is Dinner?
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving Dinner
What is Turkey?
This explosive device, also referred to as a noise maker, is often played by children on this fun day
What is a firecracker?
This is the day after Thanksgiving where people shop heavily
What is Black Friday?
What is the most popular desert at Thanksgiving dinner?
What is Pumpkin Pie?
This type of clarified butter is used in cooking, lighting diya lamps, and creating "murtis", or statues of dieties.
What is "Ghee"?
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020, Monday or Thursday?
What is Thursday, November 28th?
The word "Diwali" is derived from this Sanskrit word, meaning "Row of Candles".
What is "Deepavali"?
Which god or goddess is worshiped for wealth and prosperity?
Who is "Lakshmi"?
How do people usually prepare this starchy vegetable for Thanksgiving dinner?
What are Mashed Potatoes?
This spiraling sweet dish is made by deep frying wheat flour and soaking it in rose water or syrup.
What are "Jalebis"?
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How do you celebrate Thanksgiving or Diwali?
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?
What is "Harvest Season"?
What happens in New York City on Thanksgiving Day with marching bands, dancing and large balloons?
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
This dish, most often served along with Gulab Jamun, is a popular dessert made of semolina and cottage cheese dumplings cooked in syrup made of sugar.
What is "Rasgulla"?
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
What is Ham?
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
During Diwali, it is often custom for people to create these colorful pieces of folk art in their homes, made from colored rice or powder.
What is a "Rangoli"?
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
What is a Cranberry?
This dry fruit is used in many dishes, but it is most famously known as being the main ingredient in "Kajju Katli", a mithai that is popular during Diwali celebrations.
What are Cashew Nuts?
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed on when coming to North America?
What is the Mayflower?