Thanksgiving surprise!
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey, mashed potatos, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, cornbread, green beans, pumpkin or apple pie
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgving.
Pumpkin
How many days did the first Thanksgiving Holiday last?
three days
What is the most popular dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
On what day of the year is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November.
What is another word for "grateful"?
Thankful
These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
What country did the Pilgrims come from? India or England
England
How do people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving day?
American football.
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2023?
Thursday, November 23, 2023.
What do we call the English people who came to the United States in 1620?
Pilgrims
How did the Pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat (the Mayflower)
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan Pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
Name something you are MOST thankful for
I am thankful for
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 was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds, grow corn, hunt and fish.
Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In what year was the first Thanksgiving? 1621 or 1720
1621
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
bread
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.