Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the most traditional Thanksgiving main dish?
Turkey
What bird is often associated with Thanksgiving?
The turkey
What is a word that means “to be thankful”?
Grateful
Name one food you would bring to a Thanksgiving dinner and explain why.
Any reasonable answer.
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What sweet dessert is usually made from a large orange vegetable?
Pampkin Pie
What do U.S. presidents traditionally “pardon” every Thanksgiving?
A turkey
What word means “a big meal with many dishes”?
Feast
Describe a family tradition your family does for holidays.
Any reasonable answer.
What ship brought the Pilgrims to North America?
The Mayflower
What do many Americans watch on TV on Thanksgiving morning?
Thanksgiving Parade
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
November
What is the word for “a group of people in your family, like grandparents, cousins, etc.”?
Relatives
What are three things you are thankful for this year?
Any reasonable answer
Who was the Wampanoag leader who helped the Pilgrims survive?
Massasoit
What is the special name for the small bread pieces cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing (or dressing)
What Canadian holiday is similar to Thanksgiving?
Canadian Thanksgiving
What verb describes “helping someone survive or succeed”?
Support (or assist)
Compare Thanksgiving to a holiday in your country.
Any reasonable answer
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What sport do many families play or watch on Thanksgiving Day?
American football
What is the name of the famous huge cartoon balloons in the Thanksgiving parade?
Macy’s parade balloons (or “giant character balloons”)
What word means “a tradition where people each say something they are thankful for”?
Giving thanks (or expressing gratitude)
If you could create a new holiday, what would it celebrate, and how would people celebrate it?
Any reasonable answer.