Thanksgiving Traditions
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Directions: Answer the following questions based on what you read in the article. Please look back at the article as you need to. You can open it in a new window by clicking here. You can check your answers by moving your mouse over the boxes in the Answer column. When you are finished, continue the lesson by clicking the link at the bottom.

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1. What are two flavors of pie that Americans like to eat at Thanksgiving?

pecan, apple, sweet potato, and/or pumpkin

2. When is Thanksgiving?

The fourth Thursday of November.

3. What is one thing the New York City Macy's Day Parade includes (has in it)?

Marching bands, floats, songs, performances, or large balloons.

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