Thanksgiving Foods
How do people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving day?
American football.
These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
They wanted religious freedom.
What is a synonym for "agradecido"?
Thankful, Grateful
Turkey is typically the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
Why is the Turkey the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Wild Turkey is a native bird to America, it is large enough to feed a family and it does not serve any other purpose (milk or laying eggs).
In what year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds, grow corn, hunt and fish.
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries.
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables important symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetable they have grown.
What happened to the Pilgrims during the winter of 1620-21?
They were not prepared for the harsh winter. Many of them died of hunger and disease.
What was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto