History
What were they celebrating at the first Thanksgiving?
the harvest
What do you call plants that are grown for food?
crops
What month and day do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
the last Thursday in November
The first Thanksgiving occurred on the last Thursday in November.
False. The first Thanksgiving most likely took place in September or October.
What popular main dish today was missing from the first Thanksgiving feast?
Turkey. The Pilgrims were more likely to feast on venison and seafood.
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
What is it called when you gather a crop?
harvest
What is done with the wishbone after the Thanksgiving meal is over?
Two people make their wishes and break the wishbone. Whoever ends up with the bigger piece is said to have their wish come true and good luck for the upcoming year.
Seafood was one of the main courses at the first Thanksgiving.
True
What was missing from the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Balloons
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated? a. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, b. Plymouth, Massachusetts, c. Boston, Massachusetts
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the yearly parade of giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, and Broadway performances and celebs that takes place on Thanksgiving Day called?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the most popular sport to play and watch on Thanksgiving Day?
football
The Wampanoag Indians arrived at the first Thanksgiving with an offering of five deer.
True.
One New England town once cancelled Thanksgiving for lack of what food?
pumpkin pie
About how many guests were at the first Thanksgiving? 50, 150, or 300
150
What is the day after Thanksgiving when shops around the world lower the prices of goods to attract customers called?
Black Friday
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day? 50%, 75%, 90%
90%
Native Americans used cranberries to heal wounds and dye fabrics.
True.
What popular Thanksgiving dessert was missing from the first Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie
Why were there almost no women at the first Thanksgiving?
78% of the women who traveled on the Mayflower died during the first winter
What do you call a fun long-distance run or race in a turkey costume held on or around Thanksgiving Day in the US?
Turkey Trot
Most communities have yearly food drives at Thanksgiving time to help who?
the poor
There were no potatoes at the first Thanksgiving.
True. The Spanish had introduced the Europeans to them in the 1500’s, but they weren’t popular enough to make the trip to North America.
What ingredient were the Pilgrims missing that prevented them from being able to make cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving?
sugar