Pilgrims and the Mayflower
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims used?
The Mayflower
What was the name of the Native American group who helped the Pilgrims?
The Patuxet
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
Which day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?
4th Thursday of November
What is the most traditional Thanksgiving food?
Turkey
In what year did the Pilgrims travel to America?
1620
What was the name of the Native American man who spoke English?
Squanto
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
Who do people usually celebrate Thanksgiving with?
their families
Name two common Thanksgiving side desserts.
apple pie, pumpkin pie
How long did the trip to North America take?
65 days
Name one thing Squanto taught the Pilgrims.
Planting crops, fishing, hunting
Who joined the Pilgrims for the first Thanksgiving?
Over 90 Patuxets
What do families often do before eating the meal?
Share what they are thankful for
Name three popular Thanksgiving side dishes.
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn, green beans, etc.
Where did the Pilgrims land and what was the name of their settlement?
They landed in what is now Massachusetts. They named their settlement Plymouth.
In what month and year did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims?
November 1621
Why did the Pilgrim's have such a good harvest in 1621?
Thanks to Squanto's help and guidance.
What big event happens every year in New York City on Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What sauce is often served with turkey?
Gravy or cranberry sauce
Who were the Pilgrims?
A group of English people who left in search of religious freedom.
Why was Squanto important to the Pilgrims?
He taught them skills that they needed to survive.
Name two activities that happened during the first Thanksgiving.
eating, playing games, giving thanks
Why is Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year?
Maybe people travel to be with family
What does the parade in New York mark the beginning of?
The Christmas shopping season