History
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England
What big bird do many families eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What do many families say before eating?
What they are thankful for
What word means “feeling happy for what you have”?
Thankful
In which month is Thanksgiving?
November
About which year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621 (can say 1615-1630)
What sweet orange vegetable is used in a famous pie?
Pumpkin
What big parade happens in New York City on Thanksgiving?
The Macy’s Parade
What is the yellow vegetable that grows on farms and is eaten in autumn?
Corn
On which day of the week is Thanksgiving always celebrated?
Thursday
Why did the Pilgrims have a big meal at the first Thanksgiving?
To give thanks for the harvest / food
What side dish is made of small bread pieces and herbs?
Stuffing
What big sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving?
American football
What is the word for the European people who came on ships, lived in America, and pushed Indigenous groups from their land?
Pilgrims
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Today, what is Thanksgiving mainly a celebration of?
Family, food, and being thankful
What red berry sauce do many people eat with turkey?
Cranberry sauce
What shopping day with big sales is the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What was the name of the famous ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
How long is the typical Thanksgiving weekend for many Americans?
Four days
Why do some people say Thanksgiving is complicated or controversial?
Because colonization hurt Indigenous peoples
What dessert is made with apples, sugar, and cinnamon and has the shape of a circle?
Apple pie
What is the name of the tradition where people run a short race on Thanksgiving morning?
A Turkey Trot
What is the round decoration people hang on their door in fall?
A wreath
Which animal does the U.S. president “pardon” (let go free and not eat)?
A turkey