History
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims boarded to start their journey to America?
the Mayflower
Who do people normally spend Thanksgiving with?
Their family
What is the most common meat eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the native bird to North America that is large enough to feed a family?
A turkey
True or False: Because of COVID, many families kept their gatherings very small this year.
True
Where in Massachusetts did the Pilgrims come to?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the sport people usually watch on Thanksgiving?
Football
How are potatoes typically served on Thanksgiving?
a. baked
b. fried
c. mashed
Mashed
Who are the English people who came to America and are a common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims
True or False: Thanksgiving is always on the same day each year?
False, it's on the 4th Thursday of November
What year did the Pilgrims come to America?
a. 1600
b. 1690
c. 1620
c. 1620
What is the race many people run on Thanksgiving morning?
Turkey Trot
What is the traditional Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie (also apple pie and pecan pie)
Native Americans
Many people enjoy these for several meals after their original Thanksgiving meal.
Leftovers
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
a. 1655
b. 1621
c. 1700
b. 1621
What is the day after Thanksgiving when there are big sales and many people go shopping?
Black Friday
What brown sauce is made from the juices of meat that is typically served over food on Thanksgiving?
Gravy
What is the name of the conical-shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables?
A cornucopia
What is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
The first Thanksgiving lasted this long:
a. 3 days
b. a day
c. a week
a. 3 days
What is the event on Thanksgiving in New York City where there are large balloons, marching bands, and singers?
the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
What red fruit, usually made into a sauce, is typically served with the Thanksgiving meal?
Cranberries
What was the first crop the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to grow?
Corn
Which U.S. President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
a. George Washington
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. Theodore Roosevelt
b. Abraham Lincoln