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 on board the Mayflower?

What do we call a person who goes on a long journey to honour God?

What did the pilgrims call their settlement?

In what way did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

For how many days did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

What was part of the first Thanksgiving feast?

What nickname is Sarah Hale known by?

Which US President declared the fourth Thursday in November to be a national day of Thanksgiving?

In what year did President Franklin Roosevelt sign a law declaring the fourth Thursday in November as the official Thanksgiving holiday?

What is your favourite Thanksgiving tradition, why?