History
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims used to sail across the ocean?
Mayflower
What is the biggest food staple of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the main Thanksgiving tradition? (hint. related to food)
To have a big dinner with friends and family.
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
What are the passengers of the Mayflower called?
Pilgrims
Name one traditional food other than turkey.
stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce or pumpkin pie
When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday in November.
When did New York City's Thanksgiving parade start?
A) 1915 B) 1924 C) 1942 D) 1966
B) 1924
How long did the first thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
Ture or False
The president pardons 4 Thanksgiving turkeys every year.
False; The president pardons 1-2 turkeys every year.
What is the most famous Thanksgiving parade?
New York's Thanksgiving parade/
Which state was the first to make Thanksgiving a holiday?
A) California B) Texas C) New York D) Massachusetts
C) New York
In what year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
A) 1900 B) 1776 C) 1492 D) 1621
D) 1621
What percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving day?
90 percent
True or False
People volunteer to give food to the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.
Ture
How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving?
46 million
What was the name of the Native American man that helped the pilgrims learn how to harvest corn and other things?
Squanto
What is another word for feeling sleepy after eating a lot of food?
Food coma
What else do people do on Thanksgiving Day? (hint: its in the name)
They give thanks
Who was the first president to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln