Thanksgiving history
This group of people came from England to settle in America
The Pilgrims
What month does Thanksgiving occur every year?
November
What is the most popular Thanksgiving food?
Turkey
What is the vegetable that is a popular symbol of Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin
What day of the week does Thanksgiving happen every year?
Thursday
What was the name of the boat the Pilgrims sailed on?
A) The Sunflower
B) The Juneflower
C) The Mayflower
C) The Mayflower
This is the day after Thanksgiving, where stores have big sales, and long lines.
Black Friday
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
What are the decorations that you light and come in various scents?
Candles
What is the name of the Native American who helped translate for the Pilgrims?
Squanto
A) 1615
B) 1620
C) 1640
1620
The name of the day where people can go shopping online for discounted prices.
Cyber Monday
Name another meat that is popular to eat during Thanksgiving besides turkey
Ham
Name a crop that the Native Americans taught the Pilgrims to grow, that is now used as a decoration during Thanksgiving
Corn OR Maize
Which President of the United States named Thanksgiving as an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Where did the Pilgrims land when they arrived in America?
Plymouth Rock OR Massachusetts
Which major department store hosts the Thanksgiving Parade in New York each year?
Macy's
What is the name of the side dish that is traditionally cooked inside the turkey?
Stuffing
What are the colors typically associated with Thanksgiving? (Name at least two)
Orange, yellow, red & brown
Why did the Pilgrims leave England for America in the first place?
The escape religious persecution
What was the name of the Native American tribe that taught the Pilgrims how to hunt and grow crops?
The Wampanoag tribe
This is the name of the race which some families will participate in on Thanksgiving
Turkey Trot
The name of the red fruit that is used to make a sauce, and is eaten with turkey.
Cranberries
What is the name of the basket full of food that is a symbol of a bountiful harvest?
Cornucopia
What year was Thanksgiving made an official holiday in the US?
A) 1863
B) 1776
C) 1941
A) 1863