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 to people eat today for Thanksgiving?
Roast turkey with cranberry sauce, potatoes, corn and pumpkin pie
When was the first parade held?
in 1924
What is Macy's?
A department store (that organises the parade in NY)
What was the name of the native American who helped the pilgrims?
Squanto
Is Thanksgiving a religious celebration?
No, it's celebrated by everyone, no matter their religion.
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
How does New York celebrate Thanksgiving?
With a Parade (Macy's thanksgiving parade)
When did the pilgrims leave England?
6th September, 1620
When did the pilgrims land on America?
11th December 1620
How many days did the first Thanksgiving dinner last?
3 days
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 do charity organisations for Thanksgiving?
They prepare free meals for the poor people
Why did most of the pilgrims die in America?
Because of the conditions during winter.