History
Thanksgiving originated from the pilgrims’ harvest feast held in ____ .
A. 1721
B. 1621
C. 1521
Answer: B
The harvest feast was held in 1621!
Which type of seafood was NOT served during the first Thanksgiving?
A. Crab
B. Oysters
C. Lobster
Answer: A
Crab was not confirmed to be served during the first Thanksgiving!
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. George H.W Bush
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Answer: A
John F. Kennedy was the first president to pardon a turkey.
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
A. September
B. October
C. November
Answer: A
The very first Thanksgiving likely occurred during September!
Statistically, What type of Thanksgiving pie do Americans prefer?
A. Apple Pie
B. Pumpkin Pie
C. Pecan Pie
Answer: A
Surprisingly, Americans prefer apple pie over pumpkin and pecan pie!
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. One day
B. Five days
C. Three days
Answer: C
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted for three days!
Which animal was most likely NOT eaten during the first Thanksgiving?
A. Turkey
B. Deer
C. Swan
Answer: A
Most historians believe that turkey was in fact, not a part of the first Thanksgiving’s menu!
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
A. 1876
B. 1935
C. 1920
Answer: A
The first Thanksgiving football game was held in 1876!
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. 16%
B. 12%
C. 24%
Answer: B
Only about 12% of Americans skip Thanksgiving turkey!
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
A. Calvin Coolidge
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Harry S. Truman
Answer: A
Calvin Coolidge once received a live raccoon for Thanksgiving!
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
A. 150
B. 200
C. 5
Answer: C
Only five women were at the first Thanksgiving dinner!
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
A. 20,000
B. 25,000
C. 4,500
Answer: C
Around 4,500 calories are consumed on average! This is equivalent to about 2 days worth of calorie intake!
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
A. Abraham Lincoln
B. John F. Kennedy
C. George H.W Bush
Answer: A
Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday!
When was the first Turkey Trot?
A. 1933
B. 1956
C. 1896
Answer: C
The Turkey Trot originated in 1896!!
What turkeys actually gobble?
A. Female Turkeys
B. Male Turkeys
C. All Turkeys
Answer: B
Only male turkeys gobble!
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. The Wampanoag
B. The Cherokee
C. The Navajo
Answer: A
The Wampanoag spent Thanksgiving with the pilgrims!
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
A. $200,000
B. $150,000
C. $35,000
Answer: B
$150,000 at New York City's Old Homestead Steakhouse
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
A. John F. Kennedy
B. Harry S. Truman
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Answer: B
President Truman was the first to receive a turkey!
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
A. The fourth Monday in September
B. The second Monday in October
C. The fourth Thursday in November
Answer: B
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
B. Detroit, Michigan
C. New York City, New York
Answer: A
Philadelphia has the oldest Thanksgiving parade!
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
A. Aponi
B. Massasoit
C. Squanto
Answer: C
Squanto was a very valuable friend to the Pilgrims!
About how many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
A. 50 million
B. 100 million
C. 46 million
Answer: C
About 46 million turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving each year, in the U.S alone!
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
B. John F. Kennedy
C. Calvin Coolidge
Answer: A
Franklin D. Roosevelt tried to change Thanksgiving’s date!
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
A. 65 million
B. 12 million
C. 50 million
Answer: C
Every year, a whopping 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed!
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
A. 1875
B. 1928
C. 1899
Answer: B
The Macy’s Parade did not have balloons until 1928!