General Knowledge
When is Thanksgiving every year?
The last Thursday of November
Why did the pilgrims want to celebrate?
Because they finally had a good harvest that year
The type of bread most people have with their meals
Biscuits
What game do some families play on this day?
American football
Where were the pilgrims from?
England (but had been living in Holland for a few years)
What countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
The United States and Canada
What religion is tied to the first Thanksgiving?
Christianity
The food that I am always in charge of making in my family
Mac and cheese
This is a race that some people do on that day
Turkey trot
What did the pilgrims struggle with when they first arrived to America?
When was the first Thanksgiving Day Parade?
November 1924
How long was the celebration?
Three days
Traditionally used on top of the turkey and mashed potatoes
Gravy
What were the pilgrims worried about in their new settlement?
Neighboring Native American tribes
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
George Washington
Where and when was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621
What do some people use on top of yams?
Marshmallows
What is the most popular tradition people do on Thanksgiving (not food related)?
Naming the things they are thankful for
What was the name of the Native American who helped the pilgrims?
Squanto
What is the exact date Thanksgiving became a national holiday?
November 26, 1789
What tribe did the pilgrims invite to Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag
What do people do with the leftover food the next day?
Make turkey sandwiches
Where is the wishbone found and what does it represent?
The neck of a turkey and luck for the rest of the year
How did the Native American know English?
He lived in England as a slave