Holiday Kids: All About Thanksgiving

The video explores the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It begins with the Mayflower's journey and the pilgrims' settlement in Plymouth. The video highlights the role of Native Americans, particularly Squanto, in helping the pilgrims survive and the first Thanksgiving feast. It also covers the efforts of Sarah Hale in establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday and discusses modern traditions like parades and football.

How many people were aboard the Mayflower during its historic voyage?

• 200

• 102

• 50

• 500

What term is used to describe someone who embarks on a long journey for religious reasons?

• Priest

• Pilgrim

• None of the above

• Saint

What was the name given to the Pilgrims' settlement?

• New England

• New Plymouth

• Johnsville

• Puritan Village

In what ways did Squanto assist the Pilgrims?

• Taught them to catch local fish

• Showed them how to plant crops

• Helped maintain peace with Native tribes

• All of the above

How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?

• Three days

• One day

• Five days

• Two days

Who is known as 'The Mother of Thanksgiving'?

• National Secretary of Thanksgiving

• Grandmother Thankful

• The Mother of Thanksgiving

• The Turkey Day Queen

Which President declared the fourth Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving?

• President Millard Fillmore

• President Zachary Taylor

• President Jimmy Carter

• President Abraham Lincoln

Where is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?

• Washington, DC

• Chicago

• New York

• Boston

Approximately how many turkeys are consumed in the United States each Thanksgiving?

• 10 million

• 1 million

• 25 million

• 46 million

Which of the following is a common Thanksgiving tradition in the United States?

• All of the above

• Spending time with friends and family

• Eating delicious food

• Watching football games