Thanksgiving Trailblazer Team-Needle Homeroom

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Who first domesticated the turkey?

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The Mexicans were the first to domesticate the turkey.

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How many turkeys are consumed annually?

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Approximately 1 billion turkeys are consumed annually.

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What song was originally a Thanksgiving song, but is now a Christmas song?

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'Jingle Bells' was originally a Thanksgiving song.

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What year was the first Thanksgiving?

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The first Thanksgiving was in 1621.

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What tribe was invited to spend time with the Pilgrims?

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The Wampanoag tribe was invited to spend time with the Pilgrims.

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What is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, commemorating the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

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What is the significance of the turkey in Thanksgiving?

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The turkey is a traditional dish served during Thanksgiving dinner, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.

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What is the historical origin of Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving originated from a harvest feast shared between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe in 1621.

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What is the traditional meal served during Thanksgiving?

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The traditional Thanksgiving meal often includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

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What does the term 'Pilgrims' refer to?

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The Pilgrims were a group of English settlers who traveled to America on the Mayflower in 1620.