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【TG0040】braid  Native Americans often had this hair style using beads, feathers, and other decorations. This hair style were not just for style, but also held cultural and spiritual meaning.

【TG0039】cranberry juice  A popular drink during Thanksgiving. It’s made from cranberries, a tart red berry.

【TG0038】pecan pie  It’s made with a sweet filling of pecans, sugar, eggs, and corn syrup, all baked inside a flaky pie crust.

【TG0037】bow and arrow  A curved stick used to shoot an arrow. The arrow is a long, thin stick with a pointed tip that flies through the air when shot from the bow.

【TG0036】Fourth Thursday  The day of Thanksgiving!

【TG0035】Massachusetts  A state in the United States where the Pilgrims landed on the Mayflower in 1620.    

【TG0034】teepee  A cone-shaped tent used by Native American tribes. It’s made from wooden poles and animal skins, and it’s easy to take down and move.

【TG0033】cranberry sauce  The cranberries are cooked with sugar and sometimes other ingredients like orange juice or spices. This makes a sweet and tangy sauce that goes well with the turkey and other dishes.

【TG0032】cornbread  A bread made with cornmeal. It’s often served with butter or honey, and sometimes it’s used to make stuffing or dressing.  

【TG0031】apple pie  It’s made with apples, sugar, spices, and a flaky crust. The apples are cooked until soft and then baked in a pie crust.

【TG0030】pumpkin pie  The pumpkin is cooked and mixed with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, then it’s baked in a pie crust. Often served with whipped cream.        

【TG0029】totem pole  A tall wooden carvings made by some Indigenous people of the Northwest Coast of North America. They tell stories about families, clans, and important events through pictures of animals and people.    

【TG0028】gravy  A sauce made from the juices of the roasted turkey. You can pour it over your mashed potatoes, turkey, or other dishes.

【TG0027】mashed potato  Made by boiling potatoes until they’re soft, then mashing them with butter, milk, and sometimes cream cheese or sour cream.    

【TG0026】flint corn  It was one of the first kinds of corn that people grew a long, long time ago. These kernels aren’t as soft and sweet as the corn we usually […]

【TG0025】Wampanoag Tribe  A Native American tribe who lived in what is now Massachusetts and Rhode Island. They were skilled hunters, fishers, and […]

【TG0024】Squanto  A Native American who spoke very good English and knew a lot about the land and the people. He taught the Pilgrims how to survive the harsh winter […]

【TG0023】Samoset  He was the first Native American that the Pilgrims met.   Example Samoset was a Native American who helped the Pilgrims survive t […]

【TG0022】football  Some people watch this game during Thanksgiving. It’s a fun way for families to spend time together, cheer for their favorite teams, and enjoy the […]

【TG0021】Plymouth rock  Pilgrims landed on this rock when they first arrived in America, on the boat called Mayflower. It’s a reminder of their journey and the start of a […]