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  • What is Macy's?
    A department store (that organises the parade in NY)
  • Why did most of the pilgrims die in America?
    Because of the conditions during winter.
  • How does New York celebrate Thanksgiving?
    With a Parade (Macy's thanksgiving parade)
  • Who were the pilgrim fathers?
    People who were against the church of England and wanted to start a new life in a new country
  • What do charity organisations for Thanksgiving?
    They prepare free meals for the poor people
  • When did the pilgrims land on America?
    11th December 1620
  • When did the pilgrims leave England?
    6th September, 1620
  • What to people eat today for Thanksgiving?
    Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, potatoes, corn and pumpkin pie
  • What was the name of the person who came up with the idea of celebrating a dinner to say thank you?
    William (Bradford)
  • What was the name of the ship where the pilgrims travelled to America?
    Mayflower
  • Is Thanksgiving a religious celebration?
    No, it's celebrated by everyone, no matter their religion.
  • With whom do people usually spend Thanksgiving?
    their family
  • Why was the first Thanksgiving dinner celebrated?
    To say thank you to the native Americans for having helped the pilgrims
  • What did the native Americans teach to the pilgrims?
    How to grow corps, and how to hunt and fish
  • When is Thanksgiving celebrated?
    On the 4th Thursday of November
  • What was the name of the native American who helped the pilgrims?
    Squanto
  • When was the first parade held?
    in 1924
  • How many days did the first Thanksgiving dinner last?
    3 days