Thanksgiving Foods
What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey is usually the main course
Families usually have this meal together on Thanksgiving
Dinner
This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving
Turkey
How did the pilgrims travel to North America?
The pilgrims travelled by boat
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
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin Pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgving
Pumpkin
What country did the pilgrims come from?
The pilgrims came from England
What day of the year do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November
How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
American Football
These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving
Native Americans
What year did the pilgrims come to North America?
The pilgrims came to North America in 1620
What is a synonym for "thankful"?
Grateful, Appreciative
Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.
Ham
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for
These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving
Pilgrims
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
How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?
They taught them how to plant seeds and how to build warm houses
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberries
What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music, dancing and large balloons?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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 vegetable they have grown
What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?
The Mayflower
Name 3 other holidays that are celebrated in autumn
1. Halloween 2. Day of the Dead 3. All Saint's Day 4. Finaos