Basic Info
Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
It is celebrated in the United States.
Is the history of Thanksgiving good or bad?
It is very bad.
Do we eat a lot of food on Thanksgiving or just a little bit?
We eat a lot of food on Thanksgiving.
What is the most important Thanksgiving food?
Turkey
What are the two most important things on Thanksgiving?
Food and family are the most important things on Thanksgiving.
Why is the history of Thanksgiving bad?
It is bad because Europeans treated Native Americans terribly and stole their land.
What do we talk about with our families at the beginning of the meal?
We share what we're grateful for.
What kind of sauce do we put on turkey?
Gravy
What do we talk about on Thanksgiving?
We share what we're grateful for.
True or False: There are no Native Americans in the United States anymore.
False - there are still Native Americans (mostly in the West).
True or false: We typically wear pajamas to Thanksgiving dinner.
False - we typically wear nice clothes to Thanksgiving dinner.
True or False: Cupcakes are the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
False - pies are the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
True or False: The date of Thanksgiving is the same every year.
False - the date changes (but it's always on the fourth Thursday in November).
In which year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
It was in 1621.
How many days are the schools usually closed for?
The schools are usually closed for four days.
Name two Thanksgiving vegetables.
Potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, carrots, etc.
Is Thanksgiving a religious holiday?
No, it's not. People from different religions all celebrate Thanksgiving.
Do we still celebrate the history/origin of Thanksgiving?
No, we don't.
Which city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in?
It's in New York.
What do some people put on top of sweet potatoes?
Marshmallows