Thanksgiving Foods
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
Do Americans eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner with their families on Thanksgiving?
Dinner
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. bread 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie 7. green beans
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
This orange fruit is a very common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
What country did the pilgrims come from?
England
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021?
Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
What do people usually watch on TV on Thanksgiving?
American football.
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower
What is another holiday that is celebrated in the fall in the US?
Halloween
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What year did the pilgrims come to North America?
1620
Grateful, appreciative
What is the name of the red fruit that is often eaten at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries.
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music and dancing?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is when farmers collect the fruits and 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 fruits and vegetables.