Thanksgiving Traditions
What year was the celebration that is most commonly known as the first Thanksgiving and how long did it last?
1621
3 Days
Which of these foods is not thought to have been part of the first Thanksgiving?
a. Deer
b. Shellfish
c. Pumpkin Pie
d. Cranberries
c. Pumpkin Pie
Name five symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims, Native Americans, pumpkins, vegetables, autumn leaves, turkeys.
Why is the United States an English speaking country?
The pilgrims came from England.
Name six foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. sweet potatoes 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie
What happens the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday Christmas sales.
What are the two most popular pies at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin pie is the most popular and apple pie is the second most popular.
The Native Americans were the first people to inhabit North America. Where is it believed they originally came from and how is it believed that they travelled to the Americas?
About 25,000 years ago, Native Americans' ancestors split from the people living in Siberia. Later, they moved across a land bridge connecting Siberia and Alaska, making it into the Pacific Northwest between 17,000 and 14,000 years ago.
Tell me 3 things you're grateful for.
[personal choice]
What date will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020?
Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, 26th November 2020.
What might be considered ironic about the relationship between Black Friday and Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is about gratefulness for food, people, and other blessings. Black Friday is about spending money.
What kind of potatoes do people usually make for Thanksgiving dinner? How do you prepare this dish?
Mashed potatoes. Wash, peel, cut up the potatoes, then boil them till soft. Mash with butter, salt, pepper, and milk.
Who were the English people who came to the United States in 1620 and why did they come?
The pilgrims came to North America looking for religious freedom.
What president made Thanksgiving a national Holiday?
a. Abe Lincoln
b. Teddy Roosevelt
c. JFK
d. Ronald Regan
What are three words that describe a Thanksgiving attitude?
Grateful, appreciative, thankful
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for, the good food, Black Friday sales, and football games, friends and family
What are ingredients you might use in turkey stuffing?
Corn bread or bread crumbs, onions, celery, chicken or vegetable stock, eggs, sage, parsley.
Tell me 3 reasons why pumpkins and other vegetables are symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetables they have grown.
What are 3 ways that you can cope with stress during the holidays.
Suggestions: Being around sober people; having a back-up plan; journaling; create a new tradition to keep you engaged and distracted; taking a walk; going to the beach; meditation, go to a meeting, etc.
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant crops, how to build warm houses, hunting and fishing
What happens in New York City on Thanksgiving Day with marching bands, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries or apples.
What is the wobbly red piece of flesh on top of the beak of a turkey?
The Snood
Nowadays, how do you imagine Native Americans feel about Thanksgiving?
Sad or remembering the past
Name 4 other holidays that are celebrated in autumn.
Halloween, Day of the Dead, All Saint's Day, Columbus Day