History
What country did the Pilgrims come from before they sailed to America?
England
What big bird do many families eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What do many people say before eating their Thanksgiving meal to show appreciation?
Thank you.
or
Saying what they're thankful for.
What is the word that means "to feel happy and thankful for what you have"?
Gratitude
If you eat 2 slices of pumpkin pie at lunch and 1 slice at dinner, how many slices of pumpkin did you eat?
3 Slices
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
Mayflower
What sweet orange vegetable is often baked into pies at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What big parade in New York City do many families watch on TV on Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What's one word that means "showing good manners, especially by saying please and thank you"?
Polite
There are 8 people at the table and each wants 1 roll. How many rolls do you need at least?
8 Rolls
What is the name we use for the people who were already living in America when the Pilgrims arrived?
Native Americans
What do we call bread mixed with herbs and other ingredients that is baked inside or outside the turkey?
Stuffing (or Dressing)
What sport do many people play or watch on TV after the big meal?
Football
What is a word that means "to give something to help someone else, sometimes without getting anything back"?
"Generosity" or "To Give"
I'm not a turkey, but I'm a bird you might see in the fall sky in a V-Shape. What am I?
Goose or Geese
In what present day U.S. state did the Pilgrims celebrate the "First Thanksgiving"?
Massachusetts
What red, tangy sauce is made from berries that grow in bogs and is served at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce
On Thanksgiving, some people volunteer at places that serve food to people in need. what is a word that describes this kind of helpful action?
Charity
Service
Volunteering
What's the word for a special meal where many people gather and eat together?
Feast
You have 24 pieces of cornbread and 6 people. If you share them equally, how many does each person get?
4 Pieces of cornbread
What was the name of the Native American tribe that celebrated the First Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
Name three different pies that are common at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Pecan Pie (Mr. Lee's Personal Favorite)
(Any other traditional Pies)
Some families go around the table and each person shares one thing they are thankful for. What is a good name for this tradition?
Thankful Circle
Gratitude Round
Sharing Thanks
What's the Word for a belief that something good will happen, even when things are hard?
Hope
I am something you can fill with thanks, but I'm not a plate or a bowl. Everyone has me. What am I?
Heart