Thanksgiving History
This U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday
Who is Abraham Lincoln
This outdoor activity involves picking a specific fruit often associated with pie.
apple picking
This actress, known for her role in The Hunger Games, celebrates her birthday on November 12.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence
This day honors those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and is observed on November 11.
Veterans Day
This bird is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners
Turkey
This type of energy transfer occurs as leaves change color due to shorter daylight hours.
chemical reaction (breakdown of chlorophyll)
This iconic parade, featuring balloons and floats, takes place every Thanksgiving in New York City.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This U.S. president was elected in November 1960.
John F. Kennedy
The first Thanksgiving feast lasted this many days
3
his sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.
Football
This U.S. President, who led the country during WWII, was born on November 30.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
November marks the start of this Native American Heritage celebration in the U.S.
Native American Heritage Month
These orange vegetables are commonly mashed or made into pies for the feast.
Sweet Potatoes
November 8, 1895, marks the discovery of this medical imaging technology by Wilhelm Röntgen
X-ray imaging
This cartoon character’s giant balloon is one of the longest-running features in the Thanksgiving parade.
Snoopy
This milestone occurred on November 9, 1989, marking the end of the Cold War
the fall of the Berlin Wall
The Thanksgiving turkey pardon tradition officially began with this U.S. president
George H.W. Bush
People enjoy this tradition of jumping into piles of this autumnal debris
Leaves
This iconic actor, famous for Rebel Without a Cause, was born on November 8, 1931.
James Dean
This Mexican holiday, celebrated from October 31 to November 2, honors deceased loved ones.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This dish is made with bread, herbs, and broth, often cooked inside the turkey
Stuffing
November is when this planet is often visible in the night sky, known for its brilliant brightness.
Venus
his famous sitcom features an episode where Monica puts a turkey on her head.
Friends
On November 5, 2008, this individual became the first African American elected president
Barack Obama
The Pilgrims arrived in America aboard this ship
What is the Mayflower?
This gourd carving activity is typically done during the fall season.
Pumpkin Carving
This November-born artist sang the hit song "Hello" and was born on November 25, 1988
Adele
This Scottish festival, celebrating St. Andrew, takes place on November 30.
St. Andrew's Day
This cranberry-based dish is both sweet and tart, served as a Thanksgiving side
cranberry sauce
On November 12, 2014, the Rosetta spacecraft achieved this historic milestone.
landing on a comet
This animated Thanksgiving special stars Charlie Brown and his friends.
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in this year.
1924
The first Thanksgiving was held in this U.S. state
Massachusetts
Many families do this to kick off their holiday shopping season right after Thanksgiving.
Black Friday shopping
This iconic director of E.T. and Jurassic Park was born on November 18, 1946
Steven Spielberg
This Catholic feast day on November 1 celebrates all saints.
What is All Saints’ Day
This dessert is made with a spiced filling and a flaky crust, popular at Thanksgiving
pumpkin pie
This November constellation is known as "The Hunter."
Orion
This comedy film, starring Steve Martin and John Candy, follows two men trying to get home for Thanksgiving.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
This spacecraft was launched on November 3, 1957, carrying a dog named Laika
Sputnik 2