Food
What is the most popular main dish eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
When is Thanksgiving this year (the full date)?
Thursday, November 26th 2020
What were the English immigrants to the United States called?
The Pilgrims
When is Thanksgiving celebrated every year?
The last (fourth) Thursday of November
What is the most popular pie eaten on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
What year was the first Thanksgiving feast?
1621
What happens to shops, banks and restaurants on Thanksgiving?
They are closed
What were the people already living in the United States called?
Indians/ Native Americans
Where does the most famous Thanksgiving Parade take place?
New York City
What is the sauce made from the juice of the turkey while its cooking called?
Gravy
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
Why do friends and family celebrate Thanksgiving?
To give thanks for the things that they have
What is it called when you have a big meal with lots of food on the table?
A feast
Why did the pilgrims decide to migrate to the new world (USA)?
Because they didn't want to go to the same church
What is a popular vegetable side dish on Thanksgiving?
Green beans
What things did the Indians (Native Americans) teach the pilgrims? (1 example)
Grow corn, get sap from maple trees, avoid poisonous plants, and catch fish in the rivers
What types of food are eaten on this holiday (name at least 2)
turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, green beans
What was the most important crop/harvest for the pilgrims?
Corn
What is the name of the Rock where the Pilgrims landed in the New World?
Plymouth Rock
What food is made with bread, spices and some vegetables and is often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What was the name of the Indian (Native American) who first helped the pilgrims?
Squanto
What popular sport is often watched during this day?
American Football
What is a horn of plenty called? (the symbol of Thanksgiving)
Cornucopia
They pardon turkeys