History
What month does Thanksgiving take place in?
What do families usually do on Thanksgiving?
Gathered and eaten a large meal
What type of meat is the most popular for Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What percent of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
88%
Make a sentence about a holiday you celebrated last year
(past simple)
What year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
What other activities do people enjoy on Thanksgiving?
American Football, volunteering, parades
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
What sport do many Americans watch on Thanksgiving?
American Football
Make a sentence about a special meal you have eaten with your family.
(present perfect)
Multiple Answers
Did the peace from the first Thanksgiving last between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
No
What happens during the Turkey Pardon?
The President "pardons" a turkey and saves it from being eaten
Do people eat different cultural foods for Thanksgiving?
Yes
What day is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November
Make a sentence about a tradition your family had when you were younger.
(past simple)
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Which two groups took part in the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims/Settlers and Wampanoag/Native Americans
What happens if you get the larger piece of the wishbone?
Your wish comes true
About how many turkeys are eaten for Thanksgiving?
46 million
Friendsgiving
Make a sentence about something you have learned about Thanksgiving in class.
(present perfect)
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Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Who was the first president to officially pardon a turkey?
George Bush
How much money does the typical American spend on food/groceries for Thanksgiving?
About $320 (€277)
How many Americans travel 80km or more for Thanksgiving?
About 46 million
Make a sentence about how you think you would celebrate Thanksgiving if you could.
(past simple or present perfect)
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