Simple History
The name of the group of English settlers who shared the first Thanksgiving meal.
The pilgrims
The main course of almost every Thanksgiving dinner
What is turkey
This means saying "thank you" for something you receive
What is gratitude
The sport often watched on tv after the big meal
What is football
The tall, black hats often associated with the Pilgrims
What are buckle hats
The year the first record Thanksgiving celebration happened
What is 1621
What is cranberry sauce
A feeling of being happy about the things you have, often expressed with thanks.
What is thankfulness/joy
The name of the large annual parade held in New York City
The color of the buckles often seen on Pilgrim hats and shoes
What is silver or gold
What is November
This dessert often made with a squash-like vegetable and a lot of cinnamon
What is Pumpkin Pie
The phrase Americans say before eating to express thankfulness
An activity many people do after dinner to walk off the meal
What is taking a walk/playing a game
The name of the colony where the Pilgrims landed
What is Plymouth
The famous ship that brought pilgrims to America
What is The Mayflower
This root vegetable commonly mashed or topped with marshmallows
What is sweet potatoes
A small note you write to show appreciation for a gift or favor
What is a thank you note
The President performs a ceremony where he spares the life of one of these birds
What is a turkey
An important Native American who helped the Pilgrims learn how to plant corn and fish
Who is Squanto
These Native people helped the pilgrims survive by teaching them local farming, hunting, and fishing skills.
What are the Wampanoag
Created as a shortcut side dish in 1955, this creamy green vegetable casserole became a Thanksgiving classic thanks to just 3 key ingredients: canned soup, frozen veggies, and crispy onions on top.
What is green bean casserole
In 1863, this U.S. president asked Americans to give thanks even during the hardships of the Civil War, helping establish the national Thanksgiving holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This tradition of breaking a small poultry bone to see who gets the “lucky” side dates back to ancient civilizations who believed birds had fortune-telling powers.
What is the wishbone
This essential item, carried by many Pilgrims on the Mayflower, wasn’t just for dining — it was used for eating, cooking, and even personal protection in the New World.
What is a knife