Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Symbols
Thanksgiving History
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What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?

Turkey is usually the main course.

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Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
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This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
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How did the pilgrims travel to North America?

The pilgrims travelled by ship.

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Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. sweet potatoes 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie
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How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?

Mashed potatoes/sweet potatoes

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What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American football.
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These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.

Native Americans/Wampanoag tribe

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What year did the pilgrims come to North America?
The pilgrims came to North America in 1620.
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What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, appreciative
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A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.

Cornucopia

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What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
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These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
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What percentage of Native Americans died because of the pilgrims?
80% - 90 % of Native Americans died because of the pilgrims. They died because of disease and war.
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How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds. They taught them how to build warm houses.
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What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries.
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What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetable they have grown.
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What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower.
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Name 3 other holidays that are celebrated in autumn.

1. Halloween 2. Day of the Dead 3. All Saint's Day

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