Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Symbols
Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving surprise!
100
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey is usually the main course.
100
DOUBLE POINTS
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
They talk about the things they are thankful for.
100
This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
100
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
The pilgrims travelled by boat.
100
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
People eat:
1. turkey
2. ham
3. mashed potatoes
4. sweet potatoes
5. cranberries
6. pumpkin pie
200
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
200
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
200
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgving.
Pumpkin
200
What country did the pilgrims come from?
England
200
What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2023?
Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, the 23rd of November, 2023.
300
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
300
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American football
300
These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
300
What year did the pilgrims come to North America?
1620
300
DOUBLE POINTS
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, appreciative
400
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
400
What is the tradition shown here?
Breaking the wishbone
400
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
400
DOUBLE POINTS
What percentage of Native Americans died because of the pilgrims?
80% - 90 % of Native Americans died because of the pilgrims. They died because of disease and war.
400
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds, hunt, and fish. They taught them how to build warm houses.
500
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
500
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
500
Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the autumn HARVEST season. It symbolizes the end of autumn when the pilgrims collected the vegetable they learned to grow.
500
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower
500
Name 2 other holidays that are celebrated in autumn.
1. Halloween 2. Day of the Dead 3. All Saint's Day 4. Veteran's Day