History
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England
On what day in what month do we currently celebrate Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday in November
What is the most popular meat served on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
How many days did the First Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
For religious freedom
What is the name of the shopping day on the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey?
Ham
About how long did the Mayflower voyage take?
2 months
What kind of agreement did the Pilgrims and Native Americans make?
A treaty
What sport do people watch and play on Thanksgiving?
(American) football
What is the most popular dessert served on Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
About how many Pilgrims survived their first winter?
50
Which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on the last Thursday in November?
Abraham Lincoln
Non- ____________ foods are donated to needy people on Thanksgiving.
-perishable
What is a red fruit that is commonly served as a Thanksgiving sauce?
Cranberries
What year was the First Thanksgiving?
1621
How did Squanto know English?
He was kidnapped and taken to England
What famous Christmas song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What food did the Native Americans bring to the First Thanksgiving?
Deer (venison)
How many Pilgrims started out on the voyage to America?
102