Thanksgiving/Gratitude History
Who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in the United States?
A. George Washington B. Barak Obama
C. Abraham Lincoln D. Albert Estein
C. Abraham Lincoln
True or False: Keeping a gratitude journal can improve sleep quality
True
What fruit is often used in harvest celebrations to symbolize gratitude and abundance?
A. Apple B. Banana
C. Pumpkin D. Strawberries
C. Pumpkin
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys each year?
A. Minnesota B. Washington
C. Mexico D. Florida
A. Minnesota
Pronounce “thank you” in French?
Merci
Which U.S. state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A. California B. New Mexico
C. Florida D. New York
D. New York
Research shows that expressing gratitude strengthens what ?
1. your immune system or 2. your eyesight?
1. Immune System
In which country do people celebrate a festival of gratitude called “Chuseok”?
A. South Korea B. China
C. Japan D. Cambodia
A. South Korea
When is Thanksgiving?
November 27th
Pronounce "thank you" in Spanish
Gracias
Gracias
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in 1621?
A. North Carolina B. Massachusetts
C. Idaho D. Arizona
B. Massachusetts
What is the term for the psychological study of happiness and well-being?
A. Good Psychology B. Positive Psychology
C. Negative Psychology D. Beneficial Psychology
B. Positive Psychology
What country celebrates “Erntedankfest,” a harvest thanksgiving festival?
A. USA B. Iran
C. Poland D. Germany
D. Germany
What is the holiday called the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Pronounce the word how do you express gratitude
Grazie
Grazie
What year is traditionally recognized as the year of the first Thanksgiving?
A. 1621 B. 1908
C. 1500 BC D. 1765
A. 1621
True or False: Expressing gratitude can actually lower blood pressure.
True
When does Canada celebrate their Thanksgiving?
A. November 21st B. November 26
C. October 1st D. October 6th
D. October 6th
Which city hosts the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S.?
A. Santa Rosa B. New York
C. Philadelphia D. Hawaii
C. Philadelphia
Pronounce German word for “thank you”?
Danke
Danke
Which ship brought the Pilgrims to America before the first Thanksgiving?
A. Mayflower B. Titanic
C. COOL School D. HMS Victory
A. Mayflower
In which country is there a national “Thank You Day” to honor those who make a difference in communities?
A. USA B. Canada
C. India D. United Kingdom
D. United Kingdom
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Won 100 points
In what year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
A. 2000 B. 1924
C. 2025 D. 1864
B. 1924
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200 points