Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
Turkey
The sport people usually watch on Thanksgiving
Football
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving
Pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
Mayflower
Three foods that people eat on Thanksgiving
What are turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing, cranberries, cornbread or rolls, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, corn casserole, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and Jello salad?
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert
Pumpkin Pie
The day, week, and month of the year on which we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
What is the fourth Thursday of November?
The English people who came to the United States in 1620 on the Mayflower
Pilgrims
The reason the Pilgrims felt they had to leave England
Religious persecution
The day of the week, date, and year that we will celebrate Thanksgiving this year
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
Mashed potatoes
The day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping
Black Friday
A large, native bird to North America that is large enough to feed a family
Wild turkey
How do people feel at Thanksgiving
Happy. Thankful. or Stuffed
Many people enjoy these for several meals after the original Thanksgiving feast.
Leftovers
The green vegetables traditionally served in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup and french fried onions
The Thanksgiving Day event in New York City where there are large balloons, marching bands, singers, and dancers
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables
Cornucopia
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
The red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberries
The most common reason plumbers are called on Thanksgiving or the day before.
Backed up sink (bc of potato peels)
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
Name three IDEAS orgs
SWE, NSBE, SHPE, ACM-W, WinSTEM, Queer and Qualified