Thanksgiving Food
What meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving
Deer
The pilgrims came from what country
England
What killed many Native Americans?
Illness from the pilgrims
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in today?
November
What days do students always have off from school for Thanksgiving?
Thursday and Friday
What are the traditional pies served at Thanksgiving?
Apple and Pumpkin
What was the ship the pilgrims came on?
The Mayflower
What native tribe did the pilgrims encounter when they arrived on the Mayflower?
The Wamponoaug
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
October
What is the weather like in November?
Cool
What sauce served at Thanksgiving is reddish?
Cranberry sauce
What killed many of the pilgrims?
Illness or no food or harsh weather or fighting with the natives
Why did the natives agree to help the pilgrims?
They wanted an ally against other enemy tribes
What sport is usually played on Thanksgiving day?
Football
Which Thursday in November is Thanksgiving celebrated on?
The 4th Thursday
What vegetable did the Native Americans teach the settlers to grow?
Corn
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement made among the pilgrims of rules and regulations they would follow
How did Squanto get to England to learn English?
He was kidnapped as a child and taken there
What New York City store sponsors the Thanksgiving Day parade each year?
Macy's in New York City
Which President officially named Thanksgiving a holiday to be celebrated in November?
Abraham Lincoln
What side can be cooked inside a turkey?
Stuffing
Why didn't the pilgrims follow the rules and regulations of the Native Americans?
The pilgrims did not respect the natives. The pilgrims thought they were smarter than the natives.
What weapon did Native Americans use the most?
Bows and arrows
What is the main attraction of the Thanksgiving Day parade?
The balloons
What is the next big holiday after Thanksgiving?
Christmas