The Pilgrims were the people who came to America and "formed" the Plymouth colony in 1620. Where were the pilgrims from?
England
What is the main dish of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
This is who you hug first when you come in the house
Who is Grandma?
The person your mom is always asking about at the holidays
What is my ex?
We didn't land on plymouth rock....
...Plymouth rock landed on us
In what season did the pilgrims arrive in the United States?
Winter
Originated in southern states, and now a staple in soul food across the globe (especially in West African cuisines)
What is fried chicken?
If they don't show up, you're going to be disappointed
Who is the favorite cousin?
Never bring up this topic at the dinner table?
What is politics?
I got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes......
......chicken, turkeys, chicken, turkeys, you name it
How many days did the first thanksgiving last?
3 days
We don't do green bean casserole, but would you like some...
Collards (Turnips, Mustards, or Mixed) Greens
"Let me hold a couple dollars"
Who is Unc?
The secrets you start to learn once you stop sitting at this table.
What is kiddie
I know you did not put __________ in the potatoe salad.
raisins
In November 1621, the first thanksgiving was celebrated. What were the pilgrims celebrating?
The pilgrims were "celebrating their first successful harvest".
Originated in the Carribeans and now eaten all over the world.
(must have at BBQs)
Ribs
The person who snuck you wine coolers when you were 16
Who is your favorite Auntie?
When are you going to start giving me some?
What are grandbabies?
“Big Mama! ___”
Ya Arm!
Which important U.S. president made thanksgiving an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving an official holiday in 1863.
Native to Africa and has been a popular food since the Middle Ages
(soul food, said to bring prosperity)
Black-eyed peas
They can fix cars, fry fish real good, paint houses, and anything else handy. And it’s a chance they have a black and cup that rarely leaves their possession.
Who is “unc”
This is the person that would pop up at random with an aunt/uncle. You don’t know what their relationship is, you just know they are very close
What is their “roommate”/“friend”