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A holiday for food, family, and giving thanks!

Thanksgiving is on the 4th Thursday of November!

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History of Thanksgiving

• 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"

The Journey of the Mayflower

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The First Thanksgiving

• 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 took place in 1621 to celebrate the first harvest

QUIZ TIME!

Thanksgiving History Quiz

Question 1: Where were the Pilgrims originally from?

Question 1: Where were the Pilgrims originally from?

Answer: England

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

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

Answer: The Mayflower

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

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

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

Question 4: What year was the First Thanksgiving?

Question 4: What year was the First Thanksgiving?

Answer: 1621

Thanksgiving Today!

We decorate the house

Thanksgiving Decorations

Scarecrow

Pumpkins

Wreath

Cornucopia

Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City

Thanksgiving Dinner is the most important part of the holiday!

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

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

Thanksgiving Foods

Turkey

Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Mac &Cheese

Pumpkin Pie

Cranberry Sauce

QUIZ ROUND 2!

Question 1: What Thanksgiving Decoration is this?

Question 1: What Thanksgiving Decoration is this?

Answer: Scarecrow

Question 2: Where is the Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

Question 2: Where is the Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

Answer: New York City

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: What they are thankful for

I´m thankful for...