Thanksgiving History
The ship the Pilgrims sailed on in 1620.
What is the Mayflower?
This bird is the traditional centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.
What is turkey?
The sound a male turkey makes.
What is gobble?
The famous New York parade held on Thanksgiving morning.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Fall is also known as this season.
What is autumn?
The year the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
What is 1621?
A popular side dish made from bread cubes and herbs.
What is stuffing?
The name for a female turkey.
What is a hen?
Many families watch this American sport after dinner.
What is football?
These fall leaves are famous for turning red, orange, and yellow.
What are maple leaves?
The Native American tribe that joined the Pilgrims for the feast.
Who are the Wampanoag?
A Thanksgiving dessert made with orange squash and warm spices.
What is pumpkin pie?
The long flap of skin hanging over a turkey’s beak.
What is a snood?
The president performs this ceremony for one lucky turkey each year.
What is the turkey pardon?
A popular fall drink made from apples.
What is apple cider?
The president who made Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Casserole topped with crispy fried onions.
What is green bean casserole?
The part of the turkey people pull apart for good luck.
What is the wishbone?
This Friday shopping event happens the day after Thanksgiving.
What is Black Friday?
A popular fall activity where you pick your own fruit from trees.
What is apple picking?
The woman whose letters convinced Lincoln to create the holiday.
Who is Sarah Josepha Hale?
The type of sauce made from tart red berries.
What is cranberry sauce?
The official name for a baby turkey.
What is a poult?
These giant floating characters are the stars of the Macy’s parade.
What are balloons?
A fragrant fall spice made from tree bark.
What is cinnamon?