Thanksgiving Flashcard

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Which year is considered to be the first Thanksgiving celebration in the United States?

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1621

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Who is credited with organizing the first Thanksgiving feast?

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Pilgrims

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What was the original purpose of Thanksgiving?

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To celebrate and give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the year with a feast shared between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621.

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Which president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

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Abraham Lincoln

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What is the traditional centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal?

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Roasted turkey

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What is the name of the famous Thanksgiving parade held in New York City?

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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What is the traditional dessert served on Thanksgiving?

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Pumpkin pie

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What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving?

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Wampanoag

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What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

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Mayflower

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What is the name of the annual football game played on Thanksgiving Day?

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The name of the annual football game played on Thanksgiving Day is the Thanksgiving Classic.