Thanksgiving History
Who came to America on the Mayflower?
The Pilgrims
What sound does a turkey make?
gobble gobble
What pie is most popular at Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie
What parade happens every Thanksgiving morning in New York?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving?
Football
What month is Thanksgiving in?
November
What part of the turkey do people pull for good luck?
wishbone
What sauce is made from a red berry and served with turkey?
cranberry sauce
Which Charlie Brown special is about Thanksgiving?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
What big day of shopping comes after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What country did the Pilgrims come from?
England
True or False
All turkeys can fly.
false
What’s the most common Thanksgiving side dish?
mashed potatoes
What do people usually do after eating a big meal?
take a nap
What do people usually say at the table?
What they are thankful for
What did the Pilgrims and Native Americans do together?
They had a big meal
What day of the week is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
What do people often pour on mashed potatoes?
gravy
What do many towns hold in the morning before dinner, often a race?
A Turkey Trot
What was the first Thanksgiving really about?
Giving thanks for the harvest
What holiday do we celebrate to remember that meal?
Thanksgiving
What U.S. state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What food do people eat most leftovers of?
turkey
In “Free Birds,” what do the turkeys try to do?
travel back in time to stop Thanksgiving
What do kids sometimes make at school to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Handprint turkeys