Thanksgiving Food
History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Traditions
The First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Vocabulary
100

What is the main dish of a Thanksgiving meal?

Turkey

100

Thanksgiving was originally shared between these two groups of people?

Pilgrims and Indians

100

What is the reason Thanksgiving is celebrated? 

To be thankful for what you have

100

What was NOT on the menu at the first Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

What sound does a turkey make? 

Gobble

200

What sweet treat is baked on top of a sweet potato casserole?

Marshmallows

200

Who were the group of Europeans who came over on the Mayflower?

Pilgrims

200

What popular sport is played/watched on thanksgiving day?

Football

200

A yellow vegetable that was plentiful at the first Thanksgiving?

Corn

200

What is a slang term used for American football

Pigskin

300

What is a common vegetable eaten on Thanksgiving?

Greenbeans

300

What was the year of the first Thanksgiving?

1621

300

What is the day after Thanksgiving referred to as? What do many people do on this day?

Black Friday/Go shopping

300

How many days did the first thanksgiving last? 

three days 

300

What is another word for "cutting" the turkey"

Carving 

400

What is the most common dessert served at Thanksgiving dinner?

Pumpkin Pie

400

Where did the pilgrims first land at in the U.S?

Plymouth Rock

400

What is the largest parade held on Thanksgiving day?

Macey's Day Parade 

400

What animal did the native Americans bring as meat? 

Deer

400

A type of bone that represents good luck

Wishbone

500

A fruit that is used to make a sweet treat to eat with turkey and dressing?

Cranberries

500

Thanksgiving falls on this day every year?

Fourth Thursday of every November

500

An activity that many families participate in on Thanksgiving day?

Turkey Trot

500

Where was the first thanksgiving held? 

Plymouth, Massachusetts

500

A horn shaped basket filled with fruit, vegetables, nuts, and flowers? 

Cornucopia