Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular food eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In what year did the first Thanksgiving happen?
1621
What day is Thanksgiving always celebrated in the U.S.?
Fourth Thursday of November
Where is the Thanksgiving Parade located?
New York City
What sound does a male turkey make?
Gobble Gobble
The way people usually prepare and eat potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner.
Mashed Potatoes
What ship brought people over to America?
Mayflower
What big parade takes place every Thanksgiving?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What do families do at the dinner table before eating?
Go around and say what they are thankful for.
What foods did they eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Corn, Pumpkin, beans, fish, etc.
What is a popular pie that has nuts in it?
Pecan Pie
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What is the name of the fun run many people do on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey Trot
What is the online shopping day that happens on Monday called?
Cyber Monday
Who came over to America on the ship from Europe?
The Pilgrims
What fruit is commonly used to make a popular side dish for Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Why is turkey a popular Thanksgiving food?
It is an abundant, easy to raise, and big enough to feed a family?
How many Americans watch football each year?
115 million
What day comes right after Thanksgiving and has big sales?
Black Friday
How many Turkeys do Americans go through on Thanksgiving day?
50 Million
How many passengers were on the ship over to America? 102, 202, or 302?
102 Passengers
What activity do many Americans do to help others on Thanksgiving?
Volunteer/Cook meals
What's the name of the bone that comes from the turkey that two people break?
Wishbone
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts