Thanksgiving Symbols
The Cornucopia
Greek Mythology Meets Thanksgiving
Words and Meanings
Global Connections
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This bird is the star of Thanksgiving feasts and often the centerpiece of the meal.

A turkey

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This shape best describes a cornucopia.

A horn

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The cornucopia first appeared in stories from this ancient culture.

Greek mythology

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The word "cornucopia" means this in Latin.

Horn of plenty

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The cornucopia is a symbol of this in many countries.

prosperity or abundance

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These games are often watched after Thanksgiving dinner, with teams hoping for touchdowns.

Football 

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The cornucopia is usually filled with these items.

fruits and vegetables 

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In legends, the cornucopia was always full of this.

food and drinks

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The Latin word "cornu" means this.

horn
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This U.S. state has a cornucopia on its flag.

Idaho

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This horn-shaped basket is a symbol of Thanksgiving.

The Cornucopia

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People often use the cornucopia as this during Thanksgiving.

A decoration or centerpiece 

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Imagine using a cornucopia to request this kind of food for a snack, as suggested in the story.

pudding and chocolate cake

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The Latin word "copia" means this.

plenty

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The cornucopia appears on the coats of arms for these South American countries.

Panama, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela

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Families and friends often gather for this big meal on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinner

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The cornucopia is typically made from this material.

Wicker
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According to myths, the cornucopia could do this magical thing.

refill itself

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The cornucopia is a symbol of this idea.

abundance 

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Farmers filled a goat’s horn with grain during this type of celebration.

Harvest festival

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The cornucopia is also called this, which reflects its symbolic meaning.

The horn of plenty 

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The cornucopia was borrowed from this type of festival.

Harvest festival 

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The cornucopia dates back to this time period.

5 B.C.

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The cornucopia can also be called this name, based on its meaning.

horn of plenty

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The cornucopia is often used as a symbol for this on flags and emblems.

wealth or prosperity