Thanksgiving
Who left England and landed in America?
The Pilgrims
A Christmas tree can be ______ or _______?
Real, fake
What game does Breelyn’s family play on Christmas?
Bingo
Name a Christmas movie.
Elf, The Year Without a Santa Claus, Rudolph, Home Alone
What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims rode?
The Mayflower
Where are stockings hung?
On the mantle
When do Americans open their presents?
Christmas Day, December 25th
Name a Christmas song
All I Want for Christmas is You
Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Jingle Bells
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
When do Americans put their Christmas decorations up?
After Thanksgiving
How do Americans get ready for Santa?
They leave out milk and cookies
Explain how an advent calendar works
An advent calendar counts down the days to Christmas. Starting December 1st, you get a small gift each day until Christmas.
What was the main problem the Pilgrims faced?
They did not know how to hunt and farm in America.
What are the different ways to use ornaments to decorate?
They can be a color theme or they can be what a family has collected over the years
When do Americans eat for Christmas dinner?
Not turkey (ham, prime rib, seafood)
Explain what the Elf on the Shelf does each day
He watches to make sure kids are good. Then he goes to visit Santa. When he returns, he’s always in a new place.