Pilgrims
This ship was an English ship that famously transported the first English Puritans, known today as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth, England, to the New World in 1620.
Mayflower
Why were Native Americans called Indians?
Because Christopher Columbus thought he landed in Southern Asia and insisted on calling them Indios(from the Indus valley)
November 11th - Celebrated in the U.S. as Veterans Day with parades and military memorial ceremonies. What was it originally called?
(formerly called Armistice Day)
The very first of the famous balloons featured Felix the Cat, who soared above parade crowds in 1927.
Whats the name of the parade?
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
The book of Guinness World Records clocks in the largest ______ ever baked at 2,020 pounds and just over 12 feet long. It used , 62 gallons of evaporated milk, 155 dozen eggs, 300 pounds of sugar, 3.5 pounds of salt, 7 pounds of cinnamon, and 2 pounds of spice and 900 pounds of pumpkin
pumpkin pie
The Pilgrims landed in the present-day state of......
Massachusetts
This Native American taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn and to fish.
Tisquantum, also called Squanto
November 9, 1989 - This was opened up after standing for 28 years as a symbol of the Cold War. It was 27.9 mile long and had been constructed in 1961.
The Berlin Wall
These famous dancers appeared in the Macy's parade in 1958?
The Rockettes
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What did the Pilgrims want to separate from?
Church of England
Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
Wampanoag
November 13, 1927 - This Tunnel was opened to traffic. The tunnel runs under the Hudson River between New York City and Jersey City and was the first underwater tunnel built in the U.S. It is comprised of two tubes, each large enough for two lanes of traffic
The Holland Tunnel
How do the parade floats get to Manhattan?
Through the Lincoln Tunnel
This thanksgiving fruit qualifies as a superfood—they're super high on the scale of antioxidant-rich foods, outranking nearly every fruit and vegetable, second only to blueberries. They are also rich in vitamin C and fiber, as well as the metabolism-boosting mineral manganese.
Cranberries
The Pilgrims were also called
Separatists (or puritans)
These native americans lived in the warm, wet climate of the Southeast
Seminole
November 12, 1867 - A major eruption of this volcano in Italy began, lasting several months.
Mount Vesuvius
Join street-goers at this two week long parade as they collect plastic strung beads, fake coins, and other inexpensive tokens which are tossed from the riders of incredibly massive and creative floats.
Mardi Gras New Orleans
This popular Thanksgiving staple biggest ever weighed in at 86 pounds.
Turkey
how many of the 102 original passengers did not survive the first winter?
half died from what they believe to be Scurvy and Pneumonia.
Another name for the Battle of the Little Bighorn which pitted federal troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer against a band of Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.
Custers Last Stand
November 19, 1863 - President Abraham Lincoln delivered one the nations most famous speeches. Famed orator Edward Everett of Massachusetts preceded Lincoln and spoke for two hours. Lincoln then delivered his address in less than two minutes. Although many in attendance were at first unimpressed, Lincoln's words have come to symbolize the definition of democracy itself
Although large St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are held all over the world, This city manages to celebrate the holiday for nearly a week. More than simply a parade, you can expect to witness races, Celtic dance festivals, and carnivals as well.
Dublin
People generally love this delicious dish accompanied with ice cream. There is something unique about this taste combination.
Apple Pie