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Thanksgiving Vocabulary
100

Which country in Europe did the Pilgrims come to the Americas from?

England

100

In what U.S. city does the Thanksgiving Day Parade take place every year?

New York City

100

Name one of the two kinds of meat that are traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving

Turkey or ham
100

True or false: Black Friday shopping started in the U.S. after a stock market crash.

True

100

What is the name of the season that Thanksgiving happens during?

Fall

200

What happened when the pilgrims arrived, and what is the true history of Thanksgiving?

Many native tribes died and they did not share a peaceful meal together.

200

What is the name of the company that started the Thanksgiving Day parade?

Macy's

200

What is Noor’s favorite Thanksgiving food?

Mashed potatoes!

200

True or False: There are 3 teams that always play football games on Thanksgiving Day

False

200

What is the name of the item that floats in the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

balloons

300

What day is thanksgiving?

The 4th Thursday of November

300

Around how many volunteers walk in the Thanksgiving Day parade each year?`

Around 8,000 volunteers

300

What percentage of U.S. citizens prefer Thanksgiving leftovers more than the actual feast?

80%

300

True or false: more people go black friday shopping than go to the Disney parks in one year

True

300

What is the name of a baked dish that can be made out of almost anything?

Casserole

400

In what year was the first Thanksgiving?

1621

400

In what year was the first Thanksgiving Day Parade?

1924

400

What semi-bitter fruit is the traditional Thanksgiving sauce made from?

Cranberries

400

What percentage increase of car crashes happens on Black Friday?

34%

400

What is the name given to the people who traveled to the Americas?

Pilgrims

500

What is the name of the ship that the Pilgrims came to the Americas aboard?

Mayflower

500

How many people attend the Thanksgiving Day parade every year?

3.5 million

500

What is generally considered the least liked Thanksgiving food?

Green Bean Casserole

500

The Turkey trot is…

a. After Thanksgiving

b. Before the thanksgiving meal

c. The morning of Thanksgiving day

The morning of Thanksgiving day

500

What orange food do people like to make pie out of for Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin

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