Thanksgiving Holiday Project Part 2By: Terrell Scott

IntroductionIntroduction

Thanksgiving is a National Holiday and is Thanksgiving is a National Holiday and is celebrated on November 27celebrated on November 27 thth on Friday. on Friday.

We eat turkey, mash potato, stuffingWe eat turkey, mash potato, stuffing It last for about a weekIt last for about a week

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

border of the United States. border of the United States.

In what year did Thanksgiving In what year did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?become a national holiday?

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 first name of the event What was the first name of the event that we now call Thanksgiving?that we now call Thanksgiving?

They called it the 1621 harvest celebration.They called it the 1621 harvest celebration.

In what country did Thanksgiving In what country did Thanksgiving start?start?

Thanksgiving started in Plymouth, Thanksgiving started in Plymouth, Massachusetts.Massachusetts.

List 4 things that we consider a List 4 things that we consider a “must” at Thanksgiving that did “must” at Thanksgiving that did

not appear on the menu at the not appear on the menu at the first Thanksgiving meal.first Thanksgiving meal. Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes

Mac & CheeseMac & Cheese CakeCake Potatoes SaladPotatoes Salad

How long did the original How long did the original “Thanksgiving Feast” Last? “Thanksgiving Feast” Last?

It lasted between three days and a week.It lasted between three days and a week.

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

We got eating turkey from the pilgrims.We got eating turkey from the pilgrims.

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.

Who initially set the holiday for the Who initially set the holiday for the Thanksgiving to occur on the Thanksgiving to occur on the fifth Thursday of the month fifth Thursday of the month

instead of the fourth?instead of the fourth? Because this month just happens to have five Because this month just happens to have five Thursday instead of four.Thursday instead of four.

Why did the change of the “date of Why did the change of the “date of the month” occur?the month” occur?

Because it was important. Because it was important.

What was the first state to make What was the first state to make Thanksgiving a holiday?Thanksgiving a holiday?

Wisconsin, Plymouth was the first state to Wisconsin, Plymouth was the first state to make Thanksgiving a holiday.make Thanksgiving a holiday.

How many passengers with the last How many passengers with the last name “Hopkins” were original name “Hopkins” were original passengers on the Mayflower?passengers on the Mayflower?

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?Canada?

People in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving on People in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October every year.the second Monday of October every year.

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

The U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving as a holiday The U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving as a holiday to commemorate the first successful harvest in to commemorate the first successful harvest in America by the Pilgrims who had emigrated America by the Pilgrims who had emigrated from England. from England.

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 just a tradition.It is just a tradition.

What is Black Friday?What is Black Friday?

Black Friday (1869) was a financial crisis in Black Friday (1869) was a financial crisis in the United States.the United States.

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