Thanksgiving Food
A side dish made from bread cubes, broth, and seasonings.
Stuffing
The president who proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Abraham Lincoln
The sport most commonly associated with Thanksgiving Day.
: Football
A dessert made with a filling of spiced, mashed sweet potatoes.
Sweet potato pie
The Friday following Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals.
Black Friday
A cranberry-based sauce often served with turkey.
Cranberry sauce
The ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.
Mayflower
The president who started the tradition of pardoning a turkey.
George H.W. Bush
: A dessert made with apples and a crumbly topping.
Apple crisp
The name of the famous rock where the Pilgrims landed.
Plymouth Rock
A mashed vegetable often served with gravy.
Mashed Potatoes
The Native American tribe that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.
Wampanoag
The phrase often said before eating the Thanksgiving meal.
Giving thanks
A type of pie that includes pecans and corn syrup.
Pecan pie
The state known for producing the most cranberries.
Wisconsin
A green vegetable often made into a casserole with fried onions on top.
Green bean casserole
The state where the first Thanksgiving took place.
Massachusetts
The activity many families do after the Thanksgiving meal.
Watching football
A dessert that combines layers of cake, pudding, and whipped cream.
Trifle
The term for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known for high travel volume.
Thanksgiving Eve
A type of bread often served in rolls or loaves.
Cornbread
The number of days the first Thanksgiving celebration lasted.
3
The type of parade that is a major Thanksgiving tradition in many cities.
Thanksgiving Day parade
A dessert made with layers of custard, whipped cream, and ladyfingers.
Tiramisu
The author who wrote the poem "Over the River and Through the Wood."
Lydia Maria Child