Traditional Foods
The most popular food to eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey
Ecuadorians drink this purple corn beverage during holidays.
What is Colada Morada?
This Hispanic holiday honors ancestors using marigolds and photo altars.
What is Día de los Muertos?
Filipinos serve this noodle dish to symbolize long life at celebrations.
What is Pancit?
This is how you say “hello” in Cape Verdean Creole.
What is “Olá” or “Bom dia”?
This spiced dessert is a classic on every Thanksgiving table.
What is pumpkin pie?
These Haitian fried snacks are popular at parties.
What are Marinad?
Cape Verde’s national dish is a hearty stew made with corn, beans, and fish.
What is Cachupa?
This dessert made with three kinds of milk is popular in Latin America.
What is Tres Leches Cake?
On New Year’s Day, Haitians celebrate independence with this symbolic soup.
What is Soup Joumou?
This Cape Verdean music genre expresses deep emotion.
What is Morna?
What is Morna?
Haitians speak French and this second national language.
What is Haitian Creole?
This side dish is made with bread cubes, vegetables, and herbs.
What is stuffing?
This salty preserved fish is central to Portuguese cuisine.
What is Bacalhau?
Which type of pie is the most popular to eat on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
Ecuadorians enjoy this purple drink made from corn during holidays.
What is Colada Morada?
Portugal celebrates this festival with fireworks, sardines, and dancing in the streets.
What is Festa de São João?
This Haitian dance tradition is performed during cultural and spiritual celebrations.
What is Yanvalou?
This language connects Portugal, Brazil, and Cape Verde.
What is Portuguese?
This warm fall drink is made with apples.
What is apple cider?
This Hispanic drink served during holidays is made with milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
What is horchata?
Portugal is known worldwide for these sweet custard tarts.
What are Pastéis de Nata?
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
Wishbone
Many Cape Verdean communities celebrate this festival dedicated to the ocean and fishermen.
What is Festa de São Pedro?
Hispanic families often break this colorful object at celebrations.
What is a piñata?
“Gracias” means “thank you” in this widely spoken language.
What is Spanish?
This savory dish mixes green beans with crispy fried onions.
What is green bean casserole?
Cape Verdean families often dance this fun partner dance at parties.
What is Funaná?
What is the name of the small red berry that people sometimes eat with turkey on Thanksgiving?
cranberry
These Cape Verdean sweet doughnuts are made with sweet potatoes.
What are Fofos?
Hispanic communities celebrate this December holiday honoring Mary.
What is Las Posadas?
This symbol, often seen in Hispanic and Caribbean homes, is a decorative hand meant to offer protection and bring good luck.
What is the Hamsa (or Hand of Fatima)?
“Mèsi anpil” means “thank you very much” in this language.
What is Haitian Creole?
Sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows create this classic fall side dish.
What is sweet potato casserole?
This Caribbean staple is a combination of rice and beans cooked together.
What is arroz con gandules? (or rice and peas)