FOOD
Most popular main course on Thanksgiving
Turkey
A special parade in the U.S. for Thanksgiving
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
The reasons the pilgrims chose to leave England
Religious Persecution
President to make Thanksgiving a national holiday
Abraham Lincoln
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Most popular Thanksgiving dessert
Pumpkin Pie
Day after Thanksgiving with big sales and many people go shopping
Black Friday
name of ship the pilgrims boarded to start their journey to America
the Mayflower
This president made the first pardon of a turkey
John F. Kennedy
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4
This meat is the most popular alternative to turkey
Ham
Day and month of the year we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving
fourth Thursday of November
What state did the pilgrims reach when they arrived in the U.S.?
Massachussetts
Who was president when two Thanksgivings in one year were celebrated
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
2 Corinthians 9:15
Red fruit that is often served alongside the Turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberries
The annual Thanksgiving parade concludes with the arrival of what person?
What did the pilgrims and native Americans celebrate for their first Thanksgiving
the harvest
Founding father who wanted the wild turkey to be the symbol of the U.S.
Ben Franklin
We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
Cone shaped basket that is generally filled with fruits and vegetables
cornucopia
Name of the River parade held in San Antonio the day after Thanksgiving
Ford Holiday River Parade
Which Native American was especially helpful to the pilgrims?
Squanto
Name one of the two turkeys President Biden pardoned this year
Peach and Blossom
With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: “He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
Ezra 3:11