Thanksgiving Traditions
What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in?
November
What bird is usually the main dish on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is The Turkey Trot?
a Race!
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What’s something you’re thankful for at school?
Acceptable answers: friends, teachers, learning, etc.
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
What kind of pie is made from an orange vegetable?
Pumpkin Pie
What happens to the wishbone from the turkey?
Two people pull it apart and the winner makes a wish
What group of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Native Americans?
The Pilgrims
What’s something you’re thankful for at home?
Acceptable Answers: family, pets, food, etc.
What big event on TV happens every Thanksgiving morning?
Parade!
What side dish do you pour gravy on?
Mashed Potatoes
What’s a fun game where you try not to say “turkey”?
Don’t Say Turkey game
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What’s something you can do to show you’re thankful?
Acceptable answers: Say thank you, help someone, share.
What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
What sauce is made from a red berry?
Cranberry Sauce
What famous cartoon dog has a Thanksgiving special with the Peanuts gang?
Hint: he has a red Dog House
Snoopy
What Native American Woman is talked about with Thanksgiving?
Hint: There is a Disney Movie about her
Pocahantas
What’s something you’re thankful for that doesn’t cost money?
Acceptable answers: Love, friendship, nature, time with family
What do families usually do together before eating on Thanksgiving?
Say what they’re thankful for
What dish is made from bread, celery, and spices and cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What are the giant Objects in the Thanksgiving Parade every year?
Balloons!
Who was the Native American who helped the Pilgrims plant crops?
Squanto
What does being thankful mean?
Appreciating what you have and showing gratitude