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When you welcome friends and rela- 6. An olive branch wreath with dried 10 ideas for homemade tives into your home this holiday, white orchids and sprigs of la- Thanksgiving quiz make sure they’re greeted by a beau- vender Thanksgiving wreaths tiful wreath hanging outside. Here 7. A grapevine wreath decorated Thanksgiving celebrations are steeped in tradi- are 10 festive options to adorn your with fake apples, walnuts and cin- tion, but how much do you know about the his- front door. namon sticks tory of this holiday? Test your knowledge with 8. A gathered burlap wreath with this quick quiz. 1. A shallow, round woven basket faux sunflowers and sprigs of pine wreath filled with faux fall fo- 9. A multi-color flint corn wreath 1. During which historical event did Thanks- liage and small gourds filled in with dried husks and giving become an annual federal holiday? 2. A deep green silk magnolia leaf beige tulle wreath dotted with silver painted 10. A floral wreath in fall colors with a. World War I acorns a “thankful” or “welcome” sign b. The Civil War 3. A grapevine wreath embellished cut out of wood c. The Great Depression with faux bittersweet vines and d. The American Revolutionary War cranberries Keep in mind that many of these 4. A pine cone wreath adorned with suggestions can easily be adapted to 2. When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day metallic leaves, a burlap bow and create matching centerpieces for your Parade? copper glitter dining table. 5. A foam wreath wrapped in strips a. 1904 of orange, yellow and red tulle b. 1871 The editorial content c. 1989 d. 1924 on these pages is only available 3. Under which president did the turkey pardon Give thanks to the planet in American English. become an annual tradition? with a plant-based meal a. George H. Bush b. Abraham Lincoln For many families, a traditional meal is at the heart of their c. Jimmy Carter Thanksgiving celebrations. Some might argue that the holiday d. Dwight Eisenhower would be incomplete without a lavish turkey served alongside stuffing and gravy. So while a growing number of people are 4. How long had the Wampanoag been living in transitioning to a plant-based diet for ethical or environmental the Cape Cod area when the English settlers reasons, it can be particularly challenging to adapt holiday arrived? meals to this lifestyle. a. 100 years And yet, there are many benefits to making plant protein and b. 1,000 years vegetables the stars of your Thanksgiving dinner. In addition to c. 10,000 years causing less pollution than meat options, a plant-based holiday d. 100,000 years meal tends to be healthier, makes use of seasonal ingredients and allows you to explore new flavors. Here are just a few delectable 5. Which classic Christmas song was original- comfort food dishes to consider for this year’s spread: ly meant to be sung on Thanksgiving? • Hearty chickpea “meatloaf” with a maple glaze and thyme An additional perk is that most of these dishes can be prepared a. Silent Night mashed potatoes in more flexible portion sizes than the traditional 15-pound b. Jingle Bells • Lentil, mushroom and walnut balls topped with a sweet pear- turkey or whole ham. This allows you to waste less food and c. Winter Wonderland cranberry sauce prepare a hearty meal regardless of how many people will be d. Deck the Halls • Sweet potato gnocchi with an apple cider sauce and sauteed rapini gathered around the table this season. • Butternut squash vegducken, stuffed with eggplant, zucchini 6. Why did President Franklin Roosevelt move and an onion-lentil stuffing If you’re not ready to forgo the turkey, consider opting for an up Thanksgiving by one week in 1939? • Tempeh shepherd’s pie or pot pie with corn, carrots and peas organic or pasture-raised bird from a local farm. This sustai- • Individual pumpkins stuffed with rice, black beans, corn, nable choice is better for the environment and supports the re- a. To coincide with the launch of the final cashews and mushrooms gional economy. phase of the New Deal b. To allow soldiers to spend time with their families before deployment c. To appease businesses that wanted a lon- ger Christmas shopping season 5 fun Thanksgiving games d. To make sure the annual football game If you’re looking for a festive way to 3. THANKSGIVING CHARADES and the first person to waddle across wouldn’t be held in the snow spend time with your family over On individual pieces of paper, write the finish line with their balloon still in Thanksgiving, here are five fun games down holiday-themed phrases such as place wins. For larger groups, create 7. When was the first Turkey Trot? that will get everyone moving. marching in a parade, carving the turkey, teams and make it a relay race. setting the table, baking pumpkin pie a. 1831 1. TURKEY TAG and playing football. Take turns picking Additionally, you can search online b. 1643 Transform clothespins into turkeys a phrase and silently acting it out while for Thanksgiving trivia, riddles and c. 1919 using feathers, googly eyes and other other players try to guess. jokes to liven up your dinner table dis- d. 1896 craft supplies, then clip them on to cussions. the back of each player’s shirt. When 4. GRATITUDE PICK-UP STICKS 8. What types of protein were likely eaten at the the game begins, try to unpin other Use a multi-color set or make your own first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621? players’ turkeys without losing your by painting wooden skewers. Assign own. The last person with a pin on their a category (person, place, food, thing) a. Venison and seafood back wins. to each color. When a player picks up b. Turkey and buffalo that color stick, they have to say some- c. Quail and ham 2. SWEET POTATO RACE thing they’re thankful for in that d. Chicken and lamb The first person to roll a sweet potato category. across the floor and over the finish line Happy Thanksgiving! wins. The catch is you can only use a 5. TURKEY WADDLE 8-A 7-D, 6-C, 5-B, spoon to push it. Alternatively, see who This is a great game to play 4-C, 3-A, 2-D, 1-B, Online search option: can blow a feather across the room the outdoors. Each player holds Answers: Special section packages fastest using a turkey baster. a balloon between their legs, Keyword: Thanksgiving The photos and images in this issue are available to download in black & white and in a larger size from the online page folder. NEWSPAPER TOOLBOX / NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2020 / 23.