Grateful Gatherings
This November holiday is often called the "day of thanks"
What is Thanksgiving?
When accepting an Oscar, this phrase almost always comes first.
What is "I'd like to thank the Academy"?
This term means donating time without pay to help others.
What is volunteering?
This side dish, made from mashed root vegetables, is a Thanksgiving staple.
What are mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes)?
This classic hymn begins, “Count your blessings, name them one by one.”
What is “Count Your Blessings”?
The Pilgrim's celebrated the first Thanksgiving in this year
What is 1621?
This talk show host was known for giving away gifts and saying, "you get a car"
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on improving this global issue.
What is public health (or poverty/education)?
Cranberry sauce is traditionally served with this main dish.
What is turkey?
This song by Chris Tomlin repeats the phrase, “Bless the Lord, O my soul.”
What is “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”?
This large bird is traditionally the centerpiece of thanksgiving meal.
What is a turkey?
IN 2020, this actor gave an emotional thank- you speech to his late father when winning a golden globe for joker.
Who is Joaquin Phoenix?
After natural disasters, this organization provides food, shelter, and blood donations.
What is the Red Cross?
Pumpkin pie originated from this early group of settlers.
Who are the Pilgrims?
This popular worship anthem by Hillsong gives thanks with the lyrics, “Thank You for the cross, Lord.”
What is “Worthy Is the Lamb”?
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In 1962, this U.S. president gave the famous “Thanksgiving Proclamation,” reminding citizens to be grateful for freedom.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
The term “philanthropy” literally means this in Greek.
What is “love of humanity”?
This cornbread-based dish is popular in the southern U.S. during Thanksgiving.
What is cornbread stuffing (or dressing)?
This song by Don Moen reminds us to “give thanks with a grateful heart.”
What is “Give Thanks”?
The annual Thanksgiving Day Parade held in New York City is sponsored by this department store.
What is Macy's
This legendary musician’s 1997 song “Thank You” expresses deep gratitude to a loved one.
Who is Dido?
“Giving Tuesday” was created as a response to these two major shopping days.
What are Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
This dessert’s name comes from a French word meaning “small oven.”
What is petit four?
In this modern worship song by Brandon Lake, gratitude is expressed through the line, “So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again.”
What is “Gratitude”?