Fun Facts
Who celebrated the first thanksgiving?
The Plymouth Pilgrims
What is the main dish?
Turkey
Why did the pilgrims move to the new world?
Religious freedoms
What is the definition of tradition?
a long-established custom or belief that has been passed on in this way
What city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in?
New York City
What did the Plymouth Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians use to eat their food?
Spoons, knives, and their fingers
What dessert is served on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie / Pecan Pie
what was the year the pilgrims sail?
1620
What day of the year does thanksgiving land on?
Thursday
Erntedankfest
Germany
List 3 foods that were not present at the first thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, popcorn, milk, corn on the cob, and cranberries
What is the main grain food in the thanksgiving super?
Stuffing
How many days did it take to get here?
65 days
What sport do many people watch on thanksgiving day?
Football
Sukkot
On December 26,1941 what did Congress pass?
Ensuring that all Americans would celebrate a unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year
2 Types of Pies eaten in the fall
pumpkin / apple / pecan / sweet potato
How many pilgrims were on the mayflower?
44
What percentage of Americans eat turkey?
90%
The Kadazan Festival
Malaysia
How many feathers on a mature turkey will have?
3,500
List 4 foods you eat at Thanksgiving that have not already been said
(Sasha will decide)
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement between the saints and strangers
How many pounds of turkey do Americans eat each year?
535,000,000
Harvest Moon Festival
China