Thanksgiving food
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
Families usually eat this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat
Tell me something you are thankful for.
"I am thankful for..." (friends, family, health, music, good food)
What is the most traditional dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
This orange vegetable is a common symbol of Thanksgiving. (hint: It's a type of pie)
Pumpkin
What country did the pilgrims come from?
England
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. sweet potatoes 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people often watch on Thanksgiving?
American football
These people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
What year did the pilgrims come to North America?
1620
What day do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this year?
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
What bread dish do people eat with turkey?
Stuffing
What do families break after Thanksgiving dinner for good luck?
The wishbone.
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
The Pilgrims
What percentage of Native Americans died because of the pilgrims and other people?
80% - 90% died because of disease and war
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims on the first Thanksgiving?
They taught them how to plant seeds. They taught them how to build warm houses.
What is the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day with music, dancing, and large balloons?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables 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 was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower
True or false, Thanksgiving is celebrated on November 27th every year.
False- it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November.