Thanksgiving Foods
What is the main dish for a Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
Where does the Macy's Parade take place?
Manhattan, NYC
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England
What is Black Friday?
Day after Thanksgiving, biggest shopping day of the year
When does Thanksgiving take place every year?
4th Thursday in November
Name 3 side dishes common at Thanksgiving
Mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, dinner rolls, green beans
What sport is common to watch on American Thanksgiving?
American Football
What was the name of the Native American that helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto
Why do some people not like Black Friday?
When is Thanksgiving this year?
26 November
What 3 types of bird are in a "turducken"?
turkey, duck, chicken
What is a Turkey Trot?
Run held on Thanksgiving Day, common in US.
Why did the Pilgrims want to go to America?
To escape religious persecution in England
What is "Buy Nothing Day"?
When people protest Black Friday
Name 3 things you are thankful for
What is gravy?
Sauce you put on turkey, potatoes, etc.
Who pardons a turkey on Thanksgiving?
The US President
Name a food that was at the original Thanksgiving, but isn't very popular at Thanksgiving today
Lobster, oysters, deer, duck
When was Black Friday shopping popularized?
1950s
What did the first Thanksgiving celebrate?
Friendship between Pilgrims and Native Americans, first successful harvest, etc.
What is one common type of dessert for Thanksgiving?
Pie! Apple and Pumpkin are most common
Balloons, floats, bands, dancers
What was the name of the boat the Pilgrims came to America on?
Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful and Black Friday is a symbol of greed
What century did the Pilgrims arrive in the US?
17th century - 1621