Thanksgiving fun facts
What sport do people watch on Thanksgiving?
American Football
What is a round dessert made from pumpkin?
Pumpkin pie
What do people call Thanksgiving when they celebrate it with their friends?
Friendsgiving
What season does Thanksgiving happen in?
Autumn or fall
What countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
America and Canada
Where is the Macys Thanksgiving Day parade held?
New York City
What side dish is made from boiled potatoes?
Mashed potatoes
What day is Thanksgiving on?
The fourth Thursday of November
What is another name for the English settlers?
Pilgrams
What city did the first ever Thanksgiving take place in?
Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts
Where is the most popular Thanksgiving destination?
Orlando, Florida
What is the dish that is made by baking a mixture of bread, herbs, and celery?
Stuffing
What is the race that many families run on Thanksgiving day called?
A turkey trot
This word means a big meal with lots of food
A feast
How long did the first Thanksgiving meal last?
Three days
True or false: Thanksgiving time is the busiest air travel day of the year
True
List three Thanksgiving foods from the presentation
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac n cheese, turkey, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole
What is the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the English settlers at the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
1863
How many pumpkin pies are eaten on Thanksgiving day alone in America?
About 50 million
How much does the heaviest pumpkin grown recently weigh?
1278.8 kg (2,819 lbs)
What is the average number of people at a family Thanksgiving meal?
8-10 people
What is the name of the ship called that the English settlers traveled to America in?
The Mayflower
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1621