Thanksgiving History
This ship brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620.
What is the Mayflower?
People visit these outdoor places to pick apples.
What are orchards?
This large bird is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving meals.
What is turkey?
These colorful objects fall from trees during autumn.
What are leaves?
This season comes after summer.
What is autumn/fall?
The Pilgrims landed in this present-day state.
What is Massachusetts?
These round vegetables are carved into jack-o-lanterns.
What are pumpkins?
This fluffy side dish is made from boiled and mashed potatoes.
What are mashed potatoes?
Many people take rides in these wagons filled with hay.
What are hayrides?
Trees change color because they lose this green pigment.
What is chlorophyll?
The first Thanksgiving was held in this month.
What is November?
The act of gathering crops from the field is called this.
What is harvest?
This dessert uses a spiced orange vegetable and is often topped with whipped cream.
What is pumpkin pie?
People often enjoy walking and looking at colorful fall trees, a pastime known as this.
What is leaf-peeping? (acceptable: fall foliage viewing)
These animals store nuts to prepare for winter.
What are squirrels?
This group of Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter.
Who are the Wampanoag?
Many people rake these up into piles in their yards.
What are leaves?
A popular stuffing ingredient, this dried bread product soaks up flavor.
What are breadcrumbs?
Families often watch this sport on Thanksgiving Day.
What is football?
These weather events, full of swirling leaves, are common on windy fall days.
What are gusts/whirlwinds?
He is the Native American who taught the Pilgrims to plant corn.
Who is Squanto?
This sweet, warm drink is popular in fall and often made from apples.
What is apple cider?
This fruity red sauce is a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
What is cranberry sauce?
People visit this farm attractions filled with tall stalks and twists to find their way out.
What is a corn maze?
These birds fly south for the winter in a V-formation.
What are geese?