Thanksgiving Foods
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey is usually the main course.
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
The pilgrims travelled by boat.
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2018?
Thursday, November 22nd, 2018.
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
What country did the pilgrims come from?
The pilgrims came from England.
Name 3 foods that Americans eat for Thanksgiving. (There are many more than just 3 possible answers).
People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. sweet potatoes 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie 7. stuffing 8.corn 9.green beans 10.gravy 11.Pecan pie
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American football.
These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans, Indians
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower.
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, appreciative
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
What year did the Pilgrims set sail to North America?
In 1620.
Name two other holidays besides Thanksgiving that are celebrated in autumn.
1. Halloween 2. Day of the Dead or All Saint's Day
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries (cranberry sauce)
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 like corn and potatoes symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetables they have grown.
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.
How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant crops, and grow vegetables like corn, potatoes and pumpkins. They taught them how to build warm houses and hunt for wild animals. Without their help, they most likely wouldn't have survived the winter.