Thanksgiving Symbols
What is the orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving?
PUMPKIN
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to the New World?
MAYFLOWER
What is the most popular main course on Thanksgiving?
TURKEY
Give the name of 2 former presidential turkeys.
LIBERTY AND BELL
CHOCOLATE AND CHIP
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
CORN AND COB
BUTTER AND BREAD
PEAS AND CARROTS
What is the day and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?
4TH THURSDAY OF NOVEMBER
How are called the indigenous people of North America who are a common symbol of Thanksgiving?
NATIVE AMERICANS
Why did the Pilgrims chose to leave England for the new world? RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION
RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
PUMPKIN PIE
Which president made turkey pardoning an annual event?
G.W.BUSH
What’s the name of the day that follows Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping?
BLACK FRIDAY
How are called the English Puritans who came to the United States in 1620? THE PILGRIM FATHERS
THE PILGRIM FATHERS
When was celebrated the first American thanksgiving? 1620
1620
What is the red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner?
CRANBERRIES
Which president was the first to "pardon" a turkey?
J.F.KENNEDY
How many turkeys are consumed every year at Thanksgiving?
46 MILLIONS
What are the four Thanksgiving colors?
ORANGE (PUMPKIN), YELLOW (CORN), BROWN (TURKEY) AND RED (CRANBERRIES).
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
A.) 40 days
B.) 66 days
C.) 125 days
66 DAYS
What food was NOT served at the first Thanksgiving?
A.) corn on the cob
B.) pumpkin
C.) seafood
CORN ON THE COB
Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
A. LINCOLN
What do American families usually do on Thanksgiving day?
SPEND FAMILY TIME, WATCH THE PARADE AND SPORTS GAMES, GIVE THANKS
How many passengers were there on the Mayflower?
A.) 56
B.) 102
C.) 238
102 PASSENGERS
How many calories does the average person consume, on average, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500