Thanksgiving History
This year is traditionally considered the “first Thanksgiving” in Plymouth.
What is 1621?
While Thanksgiving is primarily a U.S. holiday, this neighboring country celebrates it on the second Monday of October.
What is Canada?
This bird is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinner.
What is turkey?
Many Americans watch this professional sport on Thanksgiving.
What is Football?
The part of the turkey that is often the most popular at Thanksgiving dinner, usually roasted or fried.
What is the drumstick?
The Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims survive their first winter.
Who are the Wampanoag?
In this country, Thanksgiving is celebrated as “Erntedankfest,” a harvest festival similar to the American version.
What is Germany?
These small, round, tart fruits are often made into a sauce served on Thanksgiving.
What are cranberries?
This parade, famous in New York City, feature giant balloons and floats.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Turkeys can be found in the wild and are known for making this distinctive sound.
What is gobbling?
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving after surviving this harsh season in the New World.
What is winter?
Thanksgiving in Liberia honors the return of freed slaves and includes this traditional dish made from rice and vegetables.
What is jollof rice?
Traditional side dish made from this starchy vegetable.
What are potatoes?
This Friday following Thanksgiving is known for major shopping sales.
What is Black Friday?
The male turkey is called this, while the female is called a hen.
What is a Tom?
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.
What is three days?
This island nation celebrates a form of Thanksgiving called “Pagonis” where families gather to share a feast in thanks for a good harvest.
What is the Philippines?
Pumpkin pie is traditionally flavored with these two spices.
What are cinnamon and nutmeg?
A traditional Thanksgiving activity, often involving a group of friends or family sharing this.
What is saying what you're thankful for?
This part of the turkey is known for its colorful, fan-shaped feathers.
What is a tail?
Thanksgiving didn’t become an official national holiday until 1863, declared by this U.S. president.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In Japan, Thanksgiving is celebrated on November 23 as “Labor Thanksgiving Day,” honoring workers, with this type of food being commonly served.
What are rice and seasonal vegetables?
This type of bread is often baked as a side dish.
What is Cornbread?
Some Americans follow Thanksgiving dinner by volunteering at this type of place to help those in need.
What is a food drive or soup kitchen?
This part of the turkey is often removed before cooking and is known for its colorful, fleshy skin.
What is the wattle?