Thanksgiving Foods
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100

What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?

Turkey is usually the main course.

100
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
100
This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
100
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
The pilgrims travelled by boat.
100

Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.

People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. sweet potatoes 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie

200
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
200
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
200

This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin

200
What country did the pilgrims come from?
The pilgrims came from England.
200

What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2022?

 Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 24th, 2022.

300
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
300
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American football.
300

These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.

Native Americans

300

What year did the pilgrims come to North America?

The pilgrims came to North America in 1620.

300
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, appreciative
400
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
400
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
400
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
400

What was the name of the Native American tribe that helped the pilgrims?

Wampanoag Nation

400
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds. They taught them how to build warm houses.
500

What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Cranberries.

500
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
500
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetable they have grown.
500

What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?

The Mayflower.

500

Who was president who made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

600

Name at least two meats that were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?  Hint--no turkey

Venison, Swan, Duck, and Goose

Seafood: Lobster, oysters, fish, probably eel

600

When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game?

1920

600

Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?

Squanto

600

How long was the first Thanksgiving?

3 days

600

Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?

John F. Kennedy

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