History
Traditions
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BONUS
100
When was Thanksgiving FIRST celebrated? (season & year)
Autumn /1621
100
In what month in Thanksgiving celebrated?
November
100
What is the most popular food item on Thanksgiving?
TURKEY
100
Thanksgiving a Federal Holiday. What does that mean? (4 locations)
Schools, banks, post office & government buildings are closed.
200
Why was Thanksgiving celebrated & with who?
Pilgrims & Wampanoag Indians celebrated with a 3 day feast.
200
When is Thanksgiving celebrated? (day)
4th Thursday
200
What are some side dishes?
Mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, cranberry sauce..
200
What was the FIRST Holiday celebrated in America?
Thanksgiving
300
Who were the pilgrims?
Group of people who sailed to America
300
Who sponsors the famous NYC parade?
Macy's
300
What is a popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
300
What is a Cornucopia filled with?
Seasonal vegetables, flowers or nuts
400
Where did the pilgrims land?
Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
400
What kind of entertainment can you find at the parade?
Balloons, floats, dancers, singers.
400
What is the popular horn-shaped decorative piece placed on tables on Thanksgiving called?
Cornucopia
500
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims sailed on? Why did the leave their home?
The pilgrims sailed on the May Flower. The pilgrims wanted religious freedom.
500
What is the American tradition of shopping at midnight on Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
500
What does a cornucopia represent?
Abundance & Nourishment
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