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.

100
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
100
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.

100
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
200
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
200
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
200

What other country celebrates Thanksgiving?

Canada

200
What country did the pilgrims come from?
The pilgrims came from England.
200

What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this year?

November 28.

300

How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?

Mashed potatoes/sweet potatoes

300
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American football.
300

These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.

Native Americans/Wampanoag tribe

300

What year did the pilgrims celebrate Thanksgiving?

The pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621.

300
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, appreciative
400

What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Cranberries.

400
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
400
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
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Who were the two groups of people who celebrated Thanksgiving together?

Native Americans and Pilgrims

400
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds. They taught them how to build warm houses.
500

A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.

Cornucopia

500
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
500
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.
500
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower.
500

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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