Thanksgiving History
This bird is the classic main dish most people think of when they hear “Thanksgiving.”
What is turkey?
This creamy side dish, usually mixed with butter, and milk or cream.
What is mashed potatoes?
These fall objects fall from trees and crunch under your feet when you walk outside.
What are leaves?
This word means “being thankful and showing appreciation.”
What is gratitude?
Many people watch this big event with giant balloons, floats, and performances on TV on Thanksgiving morning.
What is the Thanksgiving Day parade? (or Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)
This month is when Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States.
What is November?
This orange vegetable pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert, often topped with whipped cream.
What is pumpkin pie?
This warm drink is made with cocoa powder or chocolate and is perfect on a chilly fall night.
What is hot chocolate?
A simple way to show thanks to someone is to say this two-word phrase.
What is “thank you”?
On Thanksgiving, some families go around the table and share one thing they are this about.
What is thankful (or grateful) for?
Many people say the “first Thanksgiving” was celebrated between the Pilgrims and this Native American tribe in what’s now Massachusetts.
Who are the Wampanoag?
This bread-based side dish, sometimes called “dressing,” is often cooked inside or alongside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
People often go to these outdoor places in the fall to pick pumpkins and take pictures.
What are pumpkin patches?
This common phrase, often said after someone helps you, is the most universal way to show appreciation.
What is “thank you”?
This common Thanksgiving tradition involves breaking a part of the turkey and making a secret wish.
What is breaking the wishbone?
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This sweet dish is made with orange vegetables, brown sugar, and sometimes marshmallows on top.
What are candied yams or sweet potato casserole?
This fall activity involves navigating your way through tall corn plants.
What is a corn maze?
This kind of note is written to express appreciation for a gift, help, or kindness.
What is a thank-you note?
This long weekend shopping day right after Thanksgiving is known for huge sales and crowds at stores.
What is Black Friday?
This U.S. city is famous for its big Thanksgiving Day parade that’s shown on TV every year.
What is New York City?
Cranberry sauce is often served with this part of the Thanksgiving meal to add tartness and sweetness.
What is turkey?
This sport is strongly associated with Thanksgiving Day, with many people watching games after the meal.
What is football?
During stressful times, this kind of listening, where you pay attention, don’t interrupt, and try to understand—is a powerful way to show care
What is active listening?
Some people start decorating for this December holiday right after Thanksgiving.
What is Christmas?