THANKSGIVING ALPHABET

4. The lower part of a turkey’s leg, often roasted and served as a popular part of the Thanksgiving meal.
8. A baked food made from flour, water, and often yeast, which is commonly served as a side dish.
9. The gathering of crops from the fields, symbolizing the abundance of food and the celebration of a successful growing season.
10. A large bird that is traditionally roasted and served as the main dish during the Thanksgiving meal.
13. The ship that carried the Pilgrims from England to the New World in 1620.
16. A variety of edible plant parts that are commonly served during the Thanksgiving meal.
18. Tools used for cooking, serving, and eating food during the Thanksgiving meal, such as forks, knives and spoons.
19. Adjective used to refer to Native American tribes, who helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving.
22. The mutual understanding or pact that the Pilgrims and the Native Americans made to help each other.
23. A sweet, starchy root vegetable often served as a side dish, similar to a sweet potato but typically larger, with darker, rougher skin.
24. A sweet and tart spread made from cranberries, sugar, and pectin, commonly served as a side dish with turkey.
25. A long, thin vegetable with a dark green skin, which can be used in Thanksgiving dishes like casseroles or roasted as a side.
26. The common method of preparing the turkey by slowly cooking it in the oven until it is golden brown and tender.

1. A type of grain that is commonly grown for its seeds, used to make a variety of foods like bread, pasta, and flour.
2. The individual seeds or grains found inside an ear of corn.
3. Healthy grain similar to rice that may be used in modern Thanksgiving dishes as an alternative to traditional sides.
5. A mixture of bread, seasonings, and other ingredients like vegetables or meat, often cooked inside the turkey or baked separately as a side dish.
6. A symbol shaped like a horn, often filled with fruits, vegetables, and grains, which represents abundance and the harvest.
7. A sauce made from turkey juices, typically served with the turkey and mashed potatoes.
11. The Pilgrims’ homeland, from which they sailed to the New World in search of religious freedom.
12. An abbreviation for the holiday season that kicks off after Thanksgiving.
14. The food remaining after the main Thanksgiving meal has been served and eaten.
15. A big, special meal with lots of food, shared with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving.
17. A group of English settlers who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620 seeking religious freedom.
20. The indigenous peoples who lived in North America long before the arrival of European settlers.
21. A kitchen appliance used to cook or roast the turkey.