Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?

They fled religious persecution.

What's the reason behind the fictional elements of the story of the first Thanksgiving?

The tale helped provide a common national identity

When is Thanksgiving held every year now?

It always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.

What do teachers NOT explain about the holiday?

Christopher Columbus created Thanksgiving

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1
Which of the following is a FACT about the first Thanksgiving?
It was an autumn festival.
It was celebrated on the day they came to the New World.
The festival lasted only one day.
Corn was the only food served on the first Thanksgiving.
2
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1492
1777
1941
1620
3
Why did the pilgrims come to the New World?
They were looking for better food.
They didn't like living in England.
There could not eat turkey in England.
They fled religious persecution.
4
What's the reason behind the fictional elements of the story of the first Thanksgiving?
They want children to eat turkey.
They want people to be more thankful.
The tale helped provide a common national identity
Most of the pilgrims were killed by Native Americans.
5
Which of following food are NOT usually eaten on Thanksgiving?
spaghetti
mashed potatoes
pumpkin pie
corn
6
What's the nickname of Thanksgiving?
Harvest Festival
Turkey Day
Autumn Festival
Thank You Day
7
When is Thanksgiving held every year now?
It is celebrated on the first Monday of November.
It always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
It is held on November 26 every year.
Some years it's held in October and some years in November.
8
What do teachers NOT explain about the holiday?
Pilgrims survived thanks to Native Americans
Christopher Columbus created Thanksgiving
Pilgrims and Native American shared a meal as friends
Cartoons, programs and plays add to the legend-like feeling.
9
What happens in many families after Thanksgiving dinner?
Families go home and go to sleep.
People go Christmas shopping.
They eat dessert.
Families watch football on TV.
10
What is the name of the parade that can be viewed on TV on the morning of Thanksgiving?
Thank You Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Santa Claus Parade
Autumn Festival Parade

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