Thanksgiving Foods
What is the most popular dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
On what day of the year is Thanksgiving celebrated?
The fourth Thursday of November.
This orange vegetable is a very common symbol of Thanksgving.
Pumpkin
True or False. Eating turkey makes you sleepy?
While it's true that the amino acid tryptophan causes drowsiness; turkey doesn't contain enough to make you sleepy. You can blame all those calories—and probably dessert.
Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.
turkey, mashed potatos, sweet potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn, cornbread, green beans, pumpkin or apple pie
What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?
Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan Pie
The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
What do we call the the people who sailed over on ships to what is now known as, the United States of America?
Pilgrims
How did the Pilgrims travel to North America?
By boat (the Mayflower)
Riddle: Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The backside :)
How do people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?
Mashed potatoes
What sport do people usually watch on Thanksgiving day?
American football.
These indigenous people were here on this North American land first before the Pilgrims.
Native Americans
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England and Spain
What is another word for "grateful"?
Thankful
What is the main ingredient in stuffing?
bread
What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
In what year was the first Thanksgiving?
a. 1600
b.1621
c.1585
d.1777
1621
Bounus: Name 3 things you are grateful for?
My family
My home
The Food I eat
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry
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 important symbols of Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is at the end of autumn when farmers collect the vegetable they have grown.
How many days was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What is another thanksgiving specific meat , besides Turkey, eaten on thanksgiving?
Ham