Thansgiving in Geography

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Across
  1. 4. Landmark where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.
  2. 5. First U.S. president to proclaim a national day of Thanksgiving.
  3. 9. Fruit native to North America frequently eaten at Thanksgiving.
  4. 11. Ocean that the Pilgrims crossed to reach America.
  5. 13. Country where potatoes originated.
  6. 14. Iconic symbol associated with Pilgrims.
  7. 15. Fun run held in many cities on Thanksgiving morning.
  8. 17. Region of the U.S. where the first Thanksgiving took place.
  9. 18. Indigenous people who celebrated with the Pilgrims.
  10. 21. Country that celebrates Thanksgiving in October.
  11. 23. Midwest region famous for growing corn.
  12. 24. Minnesota city nicknamed “Turkey Town.”
  13. 25. City famous for hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  14. 26. Region where sweet potatoes/yams originated.
Down
  1. 1. Three-bird dish made famous by John Madden during Thanksgiving.
  2. 2. Ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.
  3. 3. State where the world’s largest pumpkin pie was made.
  4. 6. “Mother of Thanksgiving” who campaigned for the holiday.
  5. 7. Region where corn was first domesticated.
  6. 8. President who made Thanksgiving a national holiday in November.
  7. 10. City of the NFL team whose mascot is a lion and plays on Thanksgiving every year.
  8. 12. Region where pumpkins and squash originated.
  9. 16. State that produces the most turkeys in the U.S.
  10. 19. Vegetable commonly used in pies at Thanksgiving.
  11. 20. Largest pecan-producing state in the U.S.
  12. 22. The other city of the nfl team that plays on Thanksgiving every year