What kind of potatoes do people usually make for Thanksgiving dinner?
mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes
What is the Friday called the day after Thanksgiving?
It is called "Black Friday".
What does the word "pilgrim" mean?
It means traveler.
When does the United States celebrate Thanksgiving? (day/month)
We celebrate it on the 4th Thursday of November.
This year it will be on November 28th, 2024.
How many people traveled on the Mayflower?
102
Name the popular green vegetable often made into a casserole on Thanksgiving?
green beans
Name a type of pie, that most people eat during Thanksgiving.
- pumpkin pie -pecan pie -apple pie -cherry pie -blueberry pie -blackberry pie -sweet potato pie
What is a popular sport that people watch on Thanksgiving?
football
What was the name of the ship/boat that traveled from England to America?
The Mayflower
How many days did the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag share a feast together for?
3
How many days did it take for the Pilgrims to get to the New World?
66 days
Where did the Pilgrims land in the New World?
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest turkey weighed how much? 60, 70, 80, 90
80 pounds
Where is the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade located?
It is in New York City.
Who were the English people who came to the United States in 1620?
The Pilgrims
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many of the Pilgrims died the first winter in the New World?
50
Do the female or the male turkeys say "gobble, gobble"?
Only male turkeys say, "gobble, gobble".
What do you call the "sauce" that is popular to put on your mashed potatoes?
gravy
What are two things you can see if you watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
- balloons -bands -floats -live music -people dancing
This group of people is being celebrated this month.
Native Americans
Why did the Pilgrims travel to the New World?
They traveled to the New World because they wanted religious freedom.
What are 2 reasons why the Pilgrims died that first winter?
1) sickness
2) not enough food
3) snow and cold
4) they didn't know how to get food
What part of the turkey is pulled by two people and the person that has the bigger piece will have good luck or their wish granted?
What is the name of the red fruit that is often served at Thanksgiving dinner?
cranberries
How many calories does the average person consume, on average, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
Which president made Thanksgiving an official holiday in 1863?
President Abraham Lincoln
Name a food the Pilgrims and Native Americans likely ate at the feast.
-deer -lobster -turkey -fish -vegetables
-fruits -bread
Why did the Pilgrims choose to leave England?
To escape religious persecution.
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
46 million