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When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
On the fourth Thursday of November.
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What is the name given to the people who travelled from England to the USA?
Pilgrims
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Who do most people spend Thanksgiving Day with?
Their family
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What bird is famously eaten at Thanksgiving?
A turkey
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How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last, and how long do they last nowadays?
the first thanksgiving celebration lasted 3 days, whereas nowadays it only lasts 1 day.
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What is the name of the ship that the pilgrims travelled across the Atlantic Ocean on?
The Mayflower
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What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day?
American Football
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What is the name of the vegetable which is used to make pie?
Pumpkin
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What department store organises an annual parade?
Macy's Department Store
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Where did the Pilgrims disembark?
Plymouth rock
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What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
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What are yams?
Sweet potato
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The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for which trade (job) in America?
Plumbers!
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When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
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Nowadays Thanksgiving is a national holiday, so everyone can relax. Which President declared it a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
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How many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the USA?
46 million!
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What does the President of the United States do every year for Thanksgiving?
The president pardons a turkey.
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What is the name of the Native American they met who spoke English?
Squanto
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What 2 American Football teams always play against each other on Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers.
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What is the wishbone, and what do we traditionally do to it?
The wishbone is a bone found in a chicken or a turkey. Traditionally, it is left to dry and then two people pull it apart using their pinky fingers. The person who gets the longer part of the bone wins, and has their wish granted.
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