Thanksgiving

A holiday for food, family, and giving thanks!

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Thanksgiving is on the 4th Thursday of November!

• In 1620, a group of settlers from England sailed on The Mayflower to America or "The New World"

• They sought religious freedom

• They were called the "Plymouth Colony" and "the Puritans," but came to be known as the "Pilgrims"

History of Thanksgiving

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The Journey of the Mayflower

• The Native American Wampanoag tribe had been living in America for over 12,000 years

• The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims by hunting, fishing, and gathering food for a feast, known as "The First Thanksgiving" in 1621

The First Thanksgiving

The First Thanksgiving took place in 1621 to celebrate the first harvest

QUIZ TIME!

Question 1: Where were the Pilgrims originally from?

Thanksgiving History Quiz

Answer: England

Question 1: Where were the Pilgrims originally from?

Question 2:What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrams sailed on?

Answer: The Mayflower

Question 2:What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrams sailed on?

Question 3:What tribe were the Native Americans who helped the Pilgrims?

Answer: The Wampanoag (Spelling does not need to be perfect)

Question 3:What tribe were the Native Americans who helped the Pilgrims?

Question 4:What year was the First Thanksgiving?

Answer: 1621

Question 4:What year was the First Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Today!

We decorate the house

Pumpkins

Cornucopia

Wreath

Scarecrow

Thanksgiving Decorations

Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City

Thanksgiving Dinner is the most important part of the holiday!

Before we eat, each person at the table says what they are thankful for

The whole family cooks all day, and sits together to eat

Cranberry Sauce

Pumpkin Pie

Mac &Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Stuffing

Turkey

Thanksgiving Foods

QUIZ ROUND 2!

Question 1:What Thanksgiving Decoration is this?

Answer: Scarecrow

Question 1:What Thanksgiving Decoration is this?

Question 2:Where is the Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

Answer: New York City

Question 2:Where is the Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

Question 3:Can you name 3 foods common on Thanksgiving?

Answer: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Pumpkin Pie

Question 3:Can you name 3 foods common on Thanksgiving?

Question 4:What does each person at the table say before eating Thanksgiving Dinner?

Answer: What they are thankful for

Question 4:What does each person at the table say before eating Thanksgiving Dinner?

I´m thankful for...