The First Thanksgiving
What year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
What type of meat did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving?
Wild turkey (though they may have also eaten venison, duck, and other foods)
What country did the Pilgrims come from before coming to America?
England
Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States?
Thanksgiving
What popular parade character is often seen in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Giant balloons of characters like Snoopy, SpongeBob, or Pikachu
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
What sweet food is often eaten on Thanksgiving that is made from pumpkins?
Pumpkin pie
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to get to America?
The Mayflower
What do many people do with their family on Thanksgiving after the big meal?
Watch football games
What day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated on?
Thursday
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated at a place called Plymouth. Where is Plymouth located?
In present-day Massachusetts
What vegetable is often mashed and served on Thanksgiving?
Mashed potatoes
What was the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims during their first year in America?
The Wampanoag
Which traditional event happens in New York City every Thanksgiving?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
Which group of people invited the Native Americans to the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims
What type of sauce made from berries is a common side dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Cranberry sauce
Who was the leader of the Pilgrims when they arrived in America?
William Bradford
On Thanksgiving, some people like to go around the table and say what they are thankful for. What is this activity called?
Giving thanks or sharing what you're thankful for
True or False: The first Thanksgiving was celebrated with pumpkin pie.
False (There were no ovens for baking pies, so pumpkin pie wasn’t part of the first Thanksgiving)
Who was the English explorer that helped lead the Pilgrims to America, but did not attend the first Thanksgiving?
Christopher Jones (captain of the Mayflower)
Stuffing
What was the agreement between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans called?
The peace treaty or the "Pilgrim-Wampanoag Treaty"
What is the name of the event where people help others by serving meals or donating food during Thanksgiving?
A Thanksgiving food drive or community meal
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Thanksgiving a holiday?
New York