Thanksgiving History
This year is widely remembered as the first year of the "First Thanksgiving"?
What is 1621
This holiday activity often involves going around the table sharing good things in your life.
What is giving thanks.
This annual NYC event features giant balloons, marching bands, and millions of viewers nationwide.
What is Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This North American country celebrates its own Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October.
What is Canada
The largest land animal on Earth.
What is the elephant
This group of English settlers celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Wampanoag people?
What is the Piligarms
Feeling greateful can boost this emotional well-being factor that means overall happiness.
What is life satisfaction.
Many families watch this sport on Thanksgiving, with teams like the Cowboys and Lions traditionally hosting games.
What is football
This Jewish holiday, also called the Feast of Tabernacles, is a weeklong celebration of harvest and gratitude.
What is Sukkot
The world's longest river, flowing north through northeastern Africa.
What is the Nile River
She declared Thanksgiving a national holiday after decades of campaigning?
What is Sarah Josepha Hale
Writing down things you're greateful for each day is know as this practice.
What is a gratitude journal
Many people break this baked treat in half on Thanksgiving, hoping their piece will be the larger one.
What is wishbone
In China and Vietnam, families celebrate this autumn festival with moon cakes and lanterns.
What is Mid-Autumn Festival
The sport played on ice that involves sliding large, polished granite stones.
What is curling
The U.S. president that made Thanksgiving an Official national holiday in 1863?
What is Abraham Lincoln
Research shows expressing gratitude can strengthen these personal connections.
What is relationships.
Since 1947, U.S. presidents have taken part in this ceremony where a bird avoids becoming dinner
What is National Turkey Pardon
This ancient Greek festival honored Demeter, the goddess of the heart, with the rituals and offerings.
What is the Thesmophoria
This popular Netflix series features a group of kids who encounter supernatural creatures in a small town in the 1980's.
What is Stranger Things
The Native American leader forged an alliance with the Pilgrims before the 1621 feast?
What is Massasoit
Saying "thank you" activates this part of the brain related to reward and motivation.
What is Prefrontal cortex
This Friday shopping traditions follows Thanksgiving and is known for crowds, sales, and early morning lines.
What is Black Friday
In India, this January harvest festival that celebrates the end of winter and the return of the sun.
What is Pongal or Makar Sankranti
This Pixar heroine is the daughter of a Scottish king and is a skilled archer.
Who is Merida?