Important dates
When is thanksgiving celebrated in U.S.A.?
The fourth thursday of November.
Who were the Pilgrims?
The group of English settlers who came to America.
What is a common thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkim pie.
What is the event where people shop for big discounts after thanksgiving?
Black Friday.
When is thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
The second monday of October.
Who helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them farming and fishing?
The Wampanoag and Squanto tribes.
What is the center piece of most thanksgiving meals?
Roast chicken.
Which U.S. president was the first to oficially pardon a turkey?
George H. W. Bush.
What year did the first thanksgiving take place?
1621
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to reach America?
The Mayflower.
What famous parade takes place on thanksgiving day?
The Macy's thanksgiving parade.
How do you call the traditional prayer of gratitude said at thanksgiving dinner?
Grace.
In what year did the Pilgrims arrive to America?
1620
Who declared thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln.
What are two popular activities on thanksgiving besides eating?
Watching football and spending time with families.
Why was thanksgiving declared a national holiday?
To promote unity and gratitude during the Civil War.
In what year was thanksgiving declared a holiday?
1863
Which native American tribe celebrated the first thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag tribe.
What do families often do before or during thanksgiving dinner?
Saying what they're thankful for.