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Thanksgiving Challenge
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What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey is usually the main course.
100
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving.
Dinner
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 Americans typically 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?
The pilgrims came from England.
200

Name 3 other holidays that are celebrated in fall/autumn.

1. Halloween 2. Day of the Dead 3. All Saint's Day 4. Finaos

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 is the name of the ship the pilgrims came to North America on?

The Mayflower

300

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 do families traditionally talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?

Things they are thankful for

400
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
400

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

What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2024?

Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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 HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetables they have grown.

500

What year was the "first Thanksgiving" celebrated?

1621

500

Name 3 foods that were likely eaten on the "first Thanksgiving feast"

Deer, seafood, bread, corn, fruit, and squash

NOT: turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberries