Thanksgiving Around The World
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Held in late September or early October, the holiday of Erntedankfest, a gratitude-filled holiday similar to American Thanksgiving, is held in rural towns all over three European countries. What is one of these countries?
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
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Despite most illustrations of the event, which Thanksgiving staple was absent from the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
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Which President issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving?
Abraham Lincoln
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Due to modern sentiment falling away from the classic First Thanksgiving narrative, which holiday are people pivoting towards as an alternative to Thanksgiving?
Indigenous People's Day
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What is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
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On which day of the week does Canada officially celebrate Thanksgiving?
Monday
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A common belief is that the Pilgrims came to the New World to seek relief from religious persecution. What is the real reason for traveling to a new continent for most of the Mayflower crew?
Economic opportunity.
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According to validated records, who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
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Which NFL team plays professionally every Thanksgiving? (Will accept one of two)
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
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Turkeys you buy in the store no longer share this characteristic or ability as compared to natural, wild turkeys.
(Will accept one of multiple answers)
Fly.
Mate.
Produce colored feathers.
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The Tamil people of South India celebrate a harvest festival every year. How long is this festival?
Four days
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Most believe that Thanksgiving was made a holiday to celebrate and remember the peace made between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans or as a celebration in surviving the first winter. What was the actual reason Thanksgiving was made a Federal Holiday?
In praise and thanks to the Christian God for His care for the family members of fallen soldiers, His blessings despite the sins of the American people, and to help all Americans come together as one nation despite disagreements and strife.
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How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
Four.
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Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) is the busiest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
39 kilograms
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What is the only country on the African continent to officially celebrate Thanksgiving?
Liberia
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Most of us were taught in school that the Native Americans and the Puritans came together to celebrate the partnership and friendly comradery between the two peoples. What is the real reason the Native Americans were present?
Wampanoag thought that war was declared.
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Sarah Hale is nicknamed the "Mother of Thanksgiving." What did she do to earn this nickname?
She wrote a letter to President Lincoln and William Seward calling for a declaration of Thanksgiving, to which Lincoln agreed.
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What was the first videogame character to attend the Thanksgiving Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
On average, how many calories do Americans eat during the Thanksgiving celebration (not including breakfast or other meals)?
4,500 Calories
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In Japan, Kinrõ Kansha no Hi is celebrated on November 23rd. This public holiday honors and gives thanks to whom?
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It is often stated that the Pilgrims banished Anne Hutchinson due to her feminist views. What was the real reason she was banished?
Inciting a riot, attempt to overthrow the local government, and blasphemy.
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What famous Christmas carol was originally a Thanksgiving Day song?
Jingle Bells
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Americans travel, on average, what distance from home on Thanksgiving?
50 Miles
80.5 Kilometers
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How much money do Americans spend on Thanksgiving Turkeys every year?
$1.05 billion