Early History
This Native American group helped the Pilgrims survive their first year.
The Wampanoag
Families often watch this sport on Thanksgiving.
The most popular Thanksgiving main dish.
Turkey
This president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
President Abraham Lincoln
Catholics often attend this type of church service on Thanksgiving Day.
Mass
The first Thanksgiving took place in this year.
1621
This famous event in New York City features giant balloons and floats.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This berry-based sauce is a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
Cranberry Sauce
Lincoln established Thanksgiving during this major war.
The Civil War
Before the meal, Catholic families often begin with this.
Prayer
This leader of the Wampanoag attended the first Thanksgiving feast.
Massasoit
Early Thanksgivings often began with this kind of religious service.
Prayer or church service
The first Macy’s parade featured live animals from this zoo.
The Central Park Zoo
This earlier president declared occasional days of thanksgiving long before it became a national holiday.
George Washington
The word “Eucharist” means this
Thanksgiving
This ship brought the Pilgrims to North America.
The Mayflower
Many modern families go one by one and share this before the meal.
Say what they are thankful for
About this many turkeys are eaten in the U.S. on Thanksgiving each year.
46 million
In a modern tradition, the president does this to one turkey each year.
Pardons the turkey
Acts of service such as food drives are connected to this Catholic teaching.
Helping the poor or charity
This was the main reason the Pilgrims and Wampanoag held the 1621 celebration.
Giving thanks for a successful harvest
This type of community event is common today and helps families in need.
Food drive/soup kitchen
This item from the turkey is often broken for good luck.
Lincoln hoped Thanksgiving would bring this to a divided nation.
Unity
Many Catholic parishes offer this special blessing related to the holiday meal.
Blessing the food families bring to Mass