History
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What is the most popular Thanksgiving food?
turkey
What orange vegetable is commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving?
pumpkin
What sport do people typically watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
Which ocean did the pilgrims cross?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
pumpkin pie
What is the name of the conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables.
the cornucopia
What event happens in New York City on Thanksgiving?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year?
Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
Where did the pilgrims first settle in America?
Plymouth, Massachussetts
How do people typically prepare their potatoes on Thanksgiving?
mashed
What were the English separatists that cam to the United States in 1620 called?
pilgrims
What is The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted?
the wishbone
In Canada, what month is Thanksgiving celebrated?
October
What Native American served as an interpreter for the Pilgrims?
Squanto
What meat is a common alternative to turkey?
ham
What type of meat did the Native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
deer (venison)
What is the race that some people run on Thanksgiving morning called?
Turkey Trot
What state produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota
In what year did the pilgrims first celebrate Thanksgiving?
1621
What is the red fruit that is often served alongside the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner?
cranberries
What grain was taught to the Pilgrims by the Native Americans, helping them survive and becoming a staple symbol of the harvest.
corn
pardon a turkey
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3