Thanksgiving Flashcards
What day is Thanksgiving Day usually celebrated in the USA?
The fourth Thursday in November
In what year did the Pilgrims arrive in present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts?
1620
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
Mayflower
What challenges did the Pilgrims face during their first winter?
About half of them died
Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims learn to plant crops?
Wampanoag Indians
What did the Wampanoag Indians teach the Pilgrims?
How to plant corn and other crops, and where to fish and hunt
What event is considered the first Thanksgiving?
A feast to celebrate their plentiful harvest
What are some traditional foods eaten during Thanksgiving?
- Roast turkey
- Cranberry sauce
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin pie
- Other vegetables
What activities do families typically engage in during Thanksgiving?
- Meeting loved ones
- Eating a lot of food
- Watching football
- Giving thanks
How do people decorate their homes for Thanksgiving?
With dried corn and other symbols of Thanksgiving
What do schoolchildren often do to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Dress up as pilgrims or Wampanoag Indians and act out stories
What does Thanksgiving strengthen in individuals?
Sense of family and national identity
True or False: Thanksgiving is a time when people remember to say thanks only once a year.
True
Fill in the blank: Thanksgiving is a time when families meet their loved ones and _______.
[eat a lot of food]
