November Facts 1
How many days in the month of November?
30
Question: The Peanuts character who serves toast and popcorn for Thanksgiving is this boy.
Answer: Charlie Brown
What is the name of the nut that squirrels hide?
Acorns
Question:
I'm sweet as can be,
with whipped cream on top,
you can make me with pumpkins,
or buy mea the bakery shop.
Answer: pumpkin pie
Song 1
Answer: Oh, Pretty woman
On November 11th, Americans honor those who have served in the military on this national holiday.
Veterans Day
True or False.
ALL turkey's cannot fly
False.
Some turkeys do
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 featured live animals from this famous zoo.
Central Park Zoo
Question:
I say gobble gobble,
With feathers brown and bright,
You may see me in the farm yard,
Or on your table thanksgiving night
Answer: Turkey
Song 2:
Answer: Ben E. King – Stand by Me (1961)
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in this U.S. city.
New York City
The name “November” comes from this Latin word meaning what
Nine
What do we call it when an animal sleeps all winter long?
Hibernation/Hibernate.
Question:
When you peel my outer husk,
You'll see my kernels of gold,
Eat me on th cob or from a can,
I'm best served warm, not cold.
Answer: Corn
Song 3:
Answer: The Rolling Stones – (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (1965), Sympathy For The Devil (1968)
What day of the week is Thanksgiving ALWAYS on?
Thursday
Question: In the fall, many people like to go to farms to pick these orange vegetables. What are they?
Many people “fall back” one hour in early November for this daylight-related event.
the end of Daylight Saving Time
Question:
Two pieces of Bread,
With meat in between,
Add lettuce and tomato,
At lunch I am often seen.
Answer: Sandwich
Song 4:
Answer: The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun
(skip 30 sec)
Question: In Mexico, this colorful festival takes place in November to honor loved ones who have passed away. What is it called?
Answer: Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos).
What do we call the Friday after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Question: Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Answer:President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the Civil War, thanks to a 17-year letter-writing campaign by author Sarah Josepha Hale.
Question:
I'm a drink made from apples,
I can be served cold or not,
You can add a stick of cinnamon,
People like to drink me a lot.
Answer: Cider
Song 5:
Answer: Ring of Fire: Johnny Cash