Thanksgiving Holiday

IntroductionIntroduction Thanksgiving is a National Holiday and is Thanksgiving is a National Holiday and is

celebrated on the 4celebrated on the 4thth Thursday in November, in Thursday in November, in the United States.the United States.

Thanksgiving is celebrated on a different date Thanksgiving is celebrated on a different date in Canada; it is celebrated on the 2in Canada; it is celebrated on the 2ndnd Monday Monday in October.in October.

We eat turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing.We eat turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Pumpkin pie with whipped creamPumpkin pie with whipped cream and apple pie are traditional desserts.and apple pie are traditional desserts.

Thanksgiving MealThanksgiving Meal

What does What does aa turkeyturkey look like? look like?

Adult males weigh 18-24 pounds or more; females weigh about 10 pounds.Adult males weigh 18-24 pounds or more; females weigh about 10 pounds.

When did Thanksgiving originate?When did Thanksgiving originate? Thanksgiving originated in 1621, in the United Thanksgiving originated in 1621, in the United

States. States.

In what year did Thanksgiving In what year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday in the become a national holiday in the

U.S.A?U.S.A?

The holiday was set by President Franklin D. The holiday was set by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 (approved by Congress in Roosevelt in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941).1941).

What was the 1What was the 1stst name of the holiday name of the holiday that we now call Thanksgiving?that we now call Thanksgiving?

They called it the harvest celebration.They called it the harvest celebration.

Why doesn’t England celebrate Why doesn’t England celebrate Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving?

The U.S. and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving as a The U.S. and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving as a holiday to commemorate the first successful harvests holiday to commemorate the first successful harvests in North America by the Pilgrims who had emigrated in North America by the Pilgrims who had emigrated

from England.from England.

Why do we eat turkey for Why do we eat turkey for Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving?

The pilgrims ate turkey during the 1600s The pilgrims ate turkey during the 1600s during the 1during the 1stst harvest feast. harvest feast.

We eat turkey every year as a tradition.We eat turkey every year as a tradition.

What is the origin of the word What is the origin of the word ‘turkey’?‘turkey’?

It’s named after the country of Turkey.It’s named after the country of Turkey.

Is a Turkey made up of more white Is a Turkey made up of more white or dark meat?or dark meat?

A Turkey is made of more white meat than A Turkey is made of more white meat than dark meat.dark meat.

Why is Thanksgiving always on a Why is Thanksgiving always on a Thursday?Thursday?

Because, it was declared by President Because, it was declared by President Abraham Lincoln.Abraham Lincoln.

What is a cornucopia?What is a cornucopia? A horn-shaped ornament.A horn-shaped ornament.

What year was the first What year was the first Thanksgiving Day parade?Thanksgiving Day parade?

1924 was the first Macy’s day parade.1924 was the first Macy’s day parade.

Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Why do the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always play games on Cowboys always play games on

Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving? It is an American tradition to watch NFL football It is an American tradition to watch NFL football

games on the television during the holiday.games on the television during the holiday.