Who was the magazine writer asking five presidents to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Sarah Hale
Why did the pilgrims leave England to go to the New World?
They couldn't practice their religion.
What was the name of the ship that carried the pilgrims to the Plymouth Rock?
Mayflower
Give me two examples of big parades in Madrid.
Good job!
What are the two important holidays in America?
Thanksgiving and Independence Day
What does "harvest" mean?
to gather crops
What do you call the Thanksgiving day parade that American families watch?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Traditionally, what do American people eat during the 4th of July?
hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, watermelon, ice cream
What does the President do to a special turkey before Thanksgiving?
They pardon/forgive the turkey.
When the pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, they had abundant food and resources.
True
False
Most people don't work during Independence Day.
False
True
To end the celebration of Independence Day, what do they do?
concerts and fireworks
Many Americans hang flags from different countries during the 4th of July.
False
True
What do you call the birthday of the United States?
4th of July
The Native Americans invited the pilgrims to a big meal to celebrate their first successful harvest.
True
False
What was published in 1776 that lead to the celebration of the 4th of July?
Declaration of Independence
How do you say "desfile" in English?
parade
Most Americans spend their Thanksgiving away from their families.
False
True
What do they put in the parade to signify that Christmas is coming?
Father Christmas
How do American people celebrate Independence Day?
barbecue and picnic
What do you call the food that people couldn't eat after a big celebration?
leftovers
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
President Lincoln
What is a feast?
a big celebratory meal
Give examples of special food they eat during Thanksgiving.
turkey, yams, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce
Macy's Thanksgiving day parade includes balloons of famous television and cartoon character.
True
False