First Thanksgiving
African Famous Meals
Thanksgiving Food in the Black House
Thanksgiving Today: What not to do
Finish this statement.....
100
The Pilgrims were the people who came to America and "formed" the Plymouth colony in 1620. Where were the pilgrims from?
England
100
Found its way into Madagascar from Malaysia and India through trading Asian merchants and by Arabs during the Trans-Saharan trade boom.
(cooked/fried bananas)
What is Plantain
100
What is the main dish of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
100
You should never say the food will be ready before what time......
5pm (Food is usually ready at 7pm)
100
We didn't land on plymouth rock....
...Plymouth rock landed on us
200
In what season did the pilgrims arrive in the United States?
Winter
200
Originated in Ghana (dough like soup)
What is Fufu
200
Famous Dessert during Black Thanksgiving
What is Sweet Potato Pie (Patti Labelle)
200
Never bring up this topic at the dinner table?
What is politics?
200
I got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes......
......chicken, turkeys, chicken, turkeys, you name it
300
How many days did the first thanksgiving last?
3 days
300
Originated in southern states, and now a staple in soul food across the globe (especially in West African cuisines)
What is fried chicken?
300
This yellow cheesy (hopefully 5 cheeses) is a must have at Thanksgiving
Mac & Cheese
300
Do not wait until ____ _______ _______ to go grocery shopping?
the day before
300
Black....
...Friday
400
In November 1621, the first thanksgiving was celebrated. What were the pilgrims celebrating?
The pilgrims were "celebrating their first successful harvest".
400
Originated in the Carribeans and now eaten all over the world.
(must have at BBQs)
Ribs
400
We don't do green bean casserole, but would you like some...
Collards (Turnips, Mustards, or Mixed) Greens
400
Do not serve your guests canned __________ ________.
Cranberry Sauce
400
I know you did not put __________ in the potatoe salad.
raisins
500
Which important U.S. president made thanksgiving an official holiday?
(Hint: He had a beard, was very tall and got assasinated.)
Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving an official holiday in 1863.
500
Native to Africa and has been a popular food since the Middle Ages
(soul food, said to bring prosperity)
Black-eyed peas
500
How are potatoes cooked and served in a typical Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy
500
Never bring this person to Thanksgiving dinner.
Someone who was uninvited
500
Good mashed potatoes is one of the
great luxuries of life