The most popular main course served on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey
How is the day (loved by shoppers) after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
The orange vegetable commonly used as a symbol of Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin
The name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts.
the Mayflower
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
When do Americans traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday of November
The indigenous people of North America who are part of the traditional Thanksgiving story.
(Extra 100 points if you can name the tribe)
Who are the Native Americans?
(Wampanoag tribe)
What did the Pilgrims celebrate at the first thanksgiving celebration?
The first harvest for the pilgrims.
The red fruit often served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberries
The part of the turkey that two people pull apart to see if their wish will be granted.
Wishbone
Who were the people who came to the United States in 1620? How were they called?
the Pilgrims
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three Days
How did the Pilgrims name the place where they settled in?
Plymouth
The most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
Ham or Chicken
The name of the Native American who spoke English and taught the pilgrims how to farm.
The year of the first Thanksgiving.
1621