History
Which day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
Thursday
Turkey!!!!
Name one dessert commonly served at Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin pie (or pecan pie, apple pie, etc)
Who puts on the famous parade on Thanksgiving?
Macy's
What happens to the pardoned turkeys?
They are sent to live on a farm
What year was Thanksgiving first celebrated?
1621
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the sauce made from a small red fruit served with turkey?
Cranberry sauce.
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
A) 1924
B) 1944
C) 1964
D) 1984
A) 1924
What president made the turkey pardoning a formal event?
George H.W. Bush
Which two groups celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people
What sporting event is commonly watched on Thanksgiving?
American football
What is the name of the bread mixture often cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing (or dressing)
Which President first mentioned the tradition of having Thanksgiving on the final Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
How many turkeys are usually pardoned each year?
One or two
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
What day comes after Thanksgiving and is known for big sales?
Black Friday
Name one vegetable dish commonly served at Thanksgiving.
Green beans or sweet potatoes.
What is the name of the race that happens on Thanksgiving?
Turkey Trot
What is the event of turkey pardoning meant to symbolize?
Gratitude and sparing life
Which state did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Massachusetts
Name a common activity people do to help others on Thanksgiving.
Volunteering, turkey trot, feasts, games, etc.
What side dish is made by mashing a starchy vegetable and adding butter?
About how many turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving?
A) 45, 000 turkeys
B) 450,000 turkeys
C) 4 million turkeys
D) 45 million turkeys
D) 45 million turkeys
What year did turkey pardoning officially begin?
A) 1979
B) 1989
C) 1999
D) 2009
B) 1989