Thanksgiving Traditions
People often watch this famous parade in New York City on Thanksgiving Day.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This large bird is the traditional centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal.
A turkey!
These people sailed on the Mayflower to America in 1620.
Pilgrims
This season comes after summer and before winter, characterized by leaves changing colors.
The season is: Fall
This animal is a common symbol of Thanksgiving.
Common symbol: Turkey
This sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day and involves teams scoring touchdowns.
Football
This dish is often topped with marshmallows or pecans for Thanksgiving.
Sweet potatoes
The Native American group that celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.
Wampanoag
This celestial event occurs when the sun sets later than it rises, common in fall.
The celestial event: the equinox
These large, inflatable versions of Thanksgiving symbols are featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Parade balloons
This traditional Thanksgiving activity involves pulling on a special bone to see who gets the "wish."
Breaking the wishbone
This pie, made from a type of squash, is a popular dessert at Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin pie
This was the first successful harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
The first Thanksgiving
This type of crop, essential for both Pilgrims and Native Americans, was harvested in the fall.
The essential crop: corn
This symbol shaped, like a horn, represents abundance and is used in Thanksgiving decorations.
This tradition usually involves an activity that requires tennis shoes and a race bib.
Turkey Trot
This green vegetable is commonly served steamed or as a casserole during Thanksgiving dinner.
Green beans
This agreement was made between the Pilgrims and Native Americans to ensure peace and cooperation.
This warm drink, made with spices and apple juice, is popular during the fall.
Apple cider
This type of berry, often turned into a sauce or jelly, is a Thanksgiving table staple.
Table staple: cranberry
This popular fall festival activity involves finding your way out of a maze made from tall crops.
Corn Maze
This Thanksgiving side is usually made from bread and herbs!
Stuffing or dressing
The Pilgrims sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on this famous ship to reach the New World.
The famous ship: The Mayflower
Halloween
Who might be considered a symbol of thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Native Americans