Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving Symbols
Thanksgiving History
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What is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner?

Turkey

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Do Americans eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner with their families on Thanksgiving?

Dinner

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This bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Turkey
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How did the pilgrims travel to North America?

By boat

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Name 3 foods that people eat on Thanksgiving.

People eat: 1. turkey 2. ham 3. mashed potatoes 4. bread 5. cranberries 6. pumpkin pie 7. green beans

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Turkey is usually the main course at Thanksgiving dinner, but sometimes people have _______ instead.

Ham

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The day after Thanksgiving, there are big sales and many people go shopping. What is this day called?
Black Friday
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This orange fruit is a very common symbol of Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin

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What country did the pilgrims come from?

England

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What day will Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021?

Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

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What is the most popular dessert at Thanksgiving dinner?

Pumpkin Pie

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What do people usually watch on TV on Thanksgiving?

American football.

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These indigenous people from North America are a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Native Americans
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What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed to North America?

The Mayflower

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What is another holiday that is celebrated in the fall in the US?

Halloween

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How do people usually prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner?

Mashed potatoes

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What do families usually talk about while having Thanksgiving dinner?
Things they are thankful for.
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These English people who came to the United States in 1620 are common symbols of Thanksgiving.
Pilgrims
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What year did the pilgrims come to North America?

1620

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What is a synonym for the word "thankful?"

Grateful, appreciative

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What is the name of the red fruit that is often eaten at Thanksgiving dinner?

Cranberries.

500

What is the event in New York City on Thanksgiving Day where there is music and dancing?

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Why are pumpkins and other vegetables symbols of Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving celebrates the HARVEST season. The harvest is when farmers collect the fruits and vegetables they have grown.

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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.

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How did the Native Americans help the pilgrims?

They taught them how to plant fruits and vegetables.