fun facts
How many people travel during Thanksgiving?
55 million
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What popular food do people eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
what is theme colors for thanksgiving
dark red, orange, yellow (fall colors)
What do cows do on Thanksgiving?
They go to the moo-vies!
What sport do people watch on Thanksgiving day?
Football
What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
1924
Popular Thanksgiving dessert
Pumpkin pie
What is something you do before the meal?
Express gratitude and thank others
What kind of key doesn’t open the door?
A tur-key
Where does Macy’s Thanksgiving parade take place?
New York City
The name of the ship, the pilgrims boarded to start their journey to Plymouth, Massachusetts
The mayflower
A red sauce that goes a long with the turkey
Cranberry sauce
What day and month of the year do we celebrate Thanksgiving
The fourth Thursday of november
Why did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he brought his own drumsticks
What state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
what year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
1863
How many pounds of turkey do Americans consume during Thanksgiving in total each year?
704 million pounds
What do people do the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday shopping
Who is not hungry during Thanksgiving dinner?
The turkey because it’s stuffed!
How much does the largest pumpkin weigh?
What year did the pilgrims start celebrating Thanksgiving?
1621
What’s the best way to cook a tender turkey?
Face the turkey breast down so the grease from the dark meat saturates the white meat.
Unscrabble the words:
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Mashed potatoes
If April showers, bring May flowers what do may flowers bring?
Pilgrims