HISTORY
FOOD
FACTS
100

The names of the two groups that first celebrated Thanksgiving

Pilgrims and Indians (Native Americans)

100

This meat is the most common food served during Thanksgiving

Turkey

100

Thanksgiving is always on this day of the week

Thursday

200

The Pilgrims came to America on this ship 

Mayflower

200

This is the most popular pie served during Thanksgiving

Pumpkin pie

200

Thanksgiving is always celebrated during the month of

November

300

The Indians helped the Pilgrims do these things 

Hunt, fish, grow crops

Have their first successful harvest

300

This casserole is made from an orange vegetable and served with either marshmallows or streusel on top 

Sweet potato casserole

300

Traditionally, people celebrate Thanksgiving with these people 

family, friends, and loved ones

400

The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted this many days

3 days 

400

This side dish is made from cornbread and can either be eaten on the side or stuffed and cooked inside of the turkey

Stuffing/dressing

400

Thanksgiving is...

a time to be thankful for the blessings during the past year 

500

The first Thanksgiving celebration happened during what year

1621

500

The number of turkeys eaten in the United States each year

46 million

500

Countries that celebrate Thanksgiving include...

United States of America

Canada

Liberia

Caribbean Islands