November Dates
What day do we celebrate Veterans Day on?
November 11th - We will be celebrating our veterans here at Morningside tomorrow Monday the 11th.
What is the crop the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow?
Corn - it was a staple food crop native to North America, and it allowed the Pilgrims to survive in the new environment where their European crops wouldn't thrive
Tradition most families have after their Thanksgiving meals?
Breaking of the wishbone - dates back to 800 BCE
Usually said before the big meal "I'm so hungry I could..."
"Eat a horse"
What holidays are celebrated in November? (3)
Thanksgiving, Hannukah, and Veterans day
How many days are in the month of November?
30 - November is one of four months that end at 30 (April, June, September, and November)
True or False. The United States is the only country that celebrates Thanksgiving?
False
About how fast can wild turkeys run?
18 mph and can fly up to 50 mph
"You save room...?"
"For dessert?"
What are the official colors of Thanksgiving? (4)
orange, brown, red and yellow
What number month is November in the calendar?
11th month
Name the place that the Pilgrims landed.
*bonus 200 points if you know the year*
Plymouth Rock -1620
Second most eaten/popular food at Thanksgiving?
Mashed Potatoes - 78% of Americans right behind Turkey
Usually towards vets "Thank you for"
"your service"
What are the scents of fall? (name at least one from the list.)
Pumpkin spice, apple, and vanilla usually are the main scents
Date in November that happens every 4 years?
Election Day - November 5th
What happened to many Native Americans after colonialism?
Died from disease spread from settlers
This is a sweet addition to your thanksgiving plate that some like to make but others lazily get in a can?
Cranberry sauce
"The season of"
"The season of giving"
Americans waste a significant amount of food on Thanksgiving, how many pounds?
A. Hundreds
B. Thousands
C. Millions
Around 300 Million pounds
Biggest shopping date where there are a lot of deals?
November 29th - Black Friday
The Native American word for corn
Maize
Americans eat around ______ calories during the holiday
3,000 !!!!!
"Fall is..."
"Fall is in the air"
What is a Sukkah? (from Jewish Holiday)
Hut - constructed for use during the week-long Jewish festival of Sukkot