Food of Thanksgiving
This bird is the most traditional food eaten on Thanksgiving
Turkey
These orange vegetables are used in pies and decorations during Thanksgiving
Pumpkin
This group of people sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1621
Pilgrims
Many Americans watch or play this sport on Thanksgiving
This orange dessert is made from a squash and is sweet
Pumpkin Pie
Many people put these types of food on the table at Thanksgiving; examples include green beans, corn, carrots.
Vegetables
Thanksgiving is celebrated on this day of the week in the United States.
Thursday
A fun parade in New York City with giant balloons and floats is called this
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
These red berries are made into a sauce served with turkey.
Cranberries
These colorful things fall from trees, representing the season when Thanksgiving happens
Autumn leaves
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving with this group of people who helped them survive
Native Americans
People of all ages participate in this Thanksgiving morning event, often wearing festive clothes or turkey hats, to run or walk before the big meal
Turkey Trot
White and fluffy, these are a favorite side that you might pour brown sauce over
Mashed potatoes
These early settlers are often shown wearing black and white clothes with tall hats and big buckles
Pilgrims
This U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
Name 4 traditional Thanksgiving dishes
Pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, turkey, green beans, etc.
A bread-like side, often baked in the oven with herbs and onions, that goes inside the turkey sometimes
Stuffing
A horn-shaped basket, often filled with fruits and vegetables, a symbol of abundance and a traditional decoration for Thanksgiving
Cornucopia
What year did the first Thanksgiving happen?
1621
This professional football team has played a game on Thanksgiving almost every year and is famous for being one of the most popular NFL teams
Dallas Cowboys