The Thanksgiving Celebration
What specific day do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?
The 4th Thursday of November
The Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving in what year?
1621
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
What is the name of the parade that happens every Thanksgiving in New York City?
The Macy's Parade
Which President who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the Indian tribe that the pilgrims invited to the first Thanksgiving?
The Wampanoag Tribe
How many Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower?
102 Pilgrims
Which sport do many families watch on Thanksgiving Day?
Football
What is the specific "day" that Canadians celebrate Thankgiving on? (HINT: It is in October and NOT on a Thursday).
The 2nd Monday of October
Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
Plymouth
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
Because they wanted the freedom to practice the religion that they would like and the freedom to practice it how they would like.
What dessert is traditionally served at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie