Food
What is mashed potatoes?
This popular Thanksgiving dish is made from mashed potatoes, butter, and sometimes garlic.
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and Native Americans at Plymouth.(true/false)
True
What people are saying around the table at the Thanksgiving dinner?
Thigs they are greatful for
This city is famous for hosting the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
New York
Thanksgiving is primarily celebrated to:
A) Honor the harvest and give thanks
B) Celebrate the beginning of winter
C) Celebrate historical events
D) Give thanks for peace
Honor the harvest and give thanks
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving food often made from...Which of the following is not typically served on Thanksgiving?
A) Mashed potatoes
B) Spaghetti
C) Turkey
D) Stuffing
Spaghetti
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
A) George Washington
B) Thomas Jefferson
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
What is the turkey wishbone?
This tradition involves breaking a bone from the turkey to make a wish, typically with another person.
The Detroit Lions football team always plays on Thanksgiving Day.(true/false)
True
Thanksgiving has its roots in ancient harvest celebrations, which were typically held in the winter (true/false)
False , it was in fall
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving food often made from...
fresh or canned cranberries, sugar, and water.
This year marks the first official Thanksgiving celebration in the United States.
1621
The “Turkey Trot” is a song , which people sing in many cities to celebrate Thanksgiving.(true/false)
False.The “Turkey Trot” is a traditional race held in many cities to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Which of these U.S. states is famous for hosting the second-largest Thanksgiving parade in the country?
A) Ohio
B) California
C) Pennsylvania
D) Florida
Pennsylvania
What does the word "Thanksgiving" means?
the expression of gratitude
What is stuffing?
This popular Thanksgiving dish is made from bread cubes, vegetables, and herbs, and it’s often stuffed inside a turkey before roasting.
Which U.S. president officially set the holiday to the fourth Thursday of November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This tradition, started in the 1930s, involves a large-scale parade in New York City.
A) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
B) New Year's Day Parade
C) The Thanksgiving March
D) The Pilgrim Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What city hosts the annual "Thanksgiving Day Classic" football game
Dallas, Texas
Thanksgiving is meant to reflect on blessings and also involves this activity in many households.
A) Praying
B) Singing songs
C) Dancing
D) Watching movies
Praying
The traditional Thanksgiving dessert made with a spiced, sweet filling from squash is called ________ pie.
pumpkin
The U.S. president who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 was ________.
Abraham Lincoln
The popular Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place annually in ________ City.
New York
The "Harvest Festival" in ________ is known for its large number of Thanksgiving activities, such as corn mazes and harvest feasts.
California
The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of both the Pilgrims and the ________ tribe, who helped them survive the harsh winter.
Wampanoag