Important Facts
What one holiday is more popular than Thanksgiving in the US?
Christmas
True or False: Thanksgiving is a controversial holiday in the US.
True
What is the main dish eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What sport has games that are played on Thanksgiving?
American football
What is the English translation of the world "le tribu?"
tribe
On what day is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday in November
What was the name of the British settlers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims
_________ potatoes are a popular dish to eat on Thanksgiving.
Mashed
Where does the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade occur?
New York City
thankful
What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
To give thanks (be thankful) for what you and your family have.
What useful skill did the Native Americans teach the British settlers in America?
How to farm
True or False: Thanksgiving dinner is eaten late in the evening.
What is the Thanksgiving tradition called where two people pull apart the two halves of a bone from the Turkey.
The wishbone
What is the English translation of the word "le festin?"
feast
Name two countries other than the US that celebrate Thanksgiving.
Possible answers: Canada, Grenada, St. Lucia, Liberia
Name one reason the British settlers moved to America.
What two types of pie are popular on Thanksgiving?
Apple and Pumpkin
What are running races that Americans participate in on Thanksgiving called?
Turkey Trots
What is the English translation of the word "la récolte?"
harvest
Name two symbols that represent Thanksgiving.
Possible answers: pilgrim hat or clothes, pumpkins, pie, turkey, cornucopia
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What type of fruit is often made into a sauce to eat on Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
How long does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last?
3 hours
What is the English translation of the world "le deuil?"
mourning