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【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 […]

【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 […]

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

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

【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 […]

【TG0020】harvest  The process of growing and gathering crops.   Example The farmer harvested a bountiful crop of wheat. The fall harvest brought a c […]

【TG0019】friends  Special people who like to spend time with you. They make you laugh, help you when you need it, and listen to you. You can trust them and have fun […]

【TG0018】family  A group of people who love and care for each other. They might live together, or they might live far apart, but they always feel […]

【TG0017】feast  The Pilgrims had a big ○○○○○ to celebrate their first harvest with the Native Americans.   Example The king hosted a grand feast for h […]

【TG0016】fish  Native Americans showed the Pilgrims how to catch this during fishing.   Example The fish swam gracefully through the crystal-clear w […]

【TG0015】meat  Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to catch turkey, deer and rabbits for them to eat this.   Example The meat was cooked to p […]

【TG0014】vegetables  Native Americans helped the Pilgrims to plant this, including corn and squash.   Example The farmer harvested a bountiful crop of c […]

【TG0013】fruits  Native Americans ate and used as a natural dye, like grapes and berries.   Example Apples, oranges, and bananas are delicious f […]

【TG0012】turkey  It’s a bird that’s big enough for the family to eat, especially on Thanksgiving.   Example The turkey gobbled up the corn. The T […]

【TG0011】Cornucopia  A big horn-shaped basket filled with food, like fruits and vegetables.   Example The cornucopia overflowed with autumn’s b […]