Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
A. 1489
B. 1821
C. 1621
D. 1734
C. 1621
What type of pie is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
A. Pecan
B. Apple
C. Key Lime
D. Pumpkin
D. Pumpkin
What 1998 fil features a turkey trying to save his species from being served at Thanksgiving dinner?
A. Free Birds
B. A Turkey's Tale
C. The Thanksgiving Turkey
D. Turkey's Revenge
A. Free Birds
What sport is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.?
A. Basketball
B. Baseball
C. Soccer
D. Football
D. Football
In Canada, when is Thanksgiving celebrated?
A. The first Sunday in November
B. The second Thursday in October
C. The second Monday in October
D. The fourth Thursday in November
C. The second Monday in October
Which document formally established Thanksgiving as a holiday in the United States?
A. The Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln
B. The Emancipation by President Abraham Lincoln
C. The Monroe Doctrine by President James Monroe
D. Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin Roosevelt
A. The Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln
What do some people put inside of turkeys while baking?
A. Rice
B. Cranberry Sauce
C. Stuffing
D. Gravy
C. Stuffing
Which animated classic features a character names Snoopy celebrating Thanksgiving?
A. Frozen
B. Shrek
C. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
D. Little Man
C. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 60%
D. 80%
B. 70%
How long was the original Thanksgiving feast that lasted between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag?
A. 1 day
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 7 days
B. 3 days
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
A. Cherokee Nation
B. Apache Nation
C. Navajo Nation
D. Wampanoag Tribe
D. Wampanoag Tribe
This vegetable dish is often prepared with pecans.
A. Green Bean Casserole
B. Mashed Potatoes
C. Sweet Potato Casserole
D. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
C. Sweet Potato Casserole
In which movie does the character "Kevin" celebrate Thanksgiving after being left home alone?
A. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
B. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
C. Home for the Holidays
D. Home Sweet Home Alone
B. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Which two NFL teams traditionally play on Thanksgiving Day?
A. Washington Commanders and New England Patriots
B. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
C. Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles
D. Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys
B. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the name of the holiday celebrated the day after Thanksgiving in some countries?
A. Giving Tuesday
B. Cyber Monday
C. Small Business Saturday
D. Black Friday
D. Black Friday
Who was the governor of the Plymouth Colony during the first Thanksgiving?
A. John Carver
B. William Bradford
C. William Brewster
D. Simon Bradstreet
B. William Bradford
The Pilgrims likely had this type of bread at their early harvest feast.
A. Garlic Bread
B. Yeast Rolls
C. Corn Muffins
D. Cornbread
D. Cornbread
In this film, a woman takes her family on a road trip to her mother's house to serve Thanksgiving dinner, leading to hilarious misadventures.
A. Four Christmases
B. Turkey Day
C. The Last Fall
D. Love the Coopers
A. Four Christmases
What is the name of the annual Thanksgiving football game traditionally played by the Detroit Lions?
A. Super Bowl
B. Thanksgiving Bowl
C. Turkey Bowl
D. NFL Thanksgiving Classic
D. NFL Thanksgiving Classic
Which state produces the most turkeys in the United States?
A. Minnesota
B. Nevada
C. Alabama
D. Utah
A. Minnesota
What city is often called the "Home of Thanksgiving."?
A. New York, New York
B Seattle, Washington
C. Plymouth, Massachusetts
D. Jamestown, Virginia
C. Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which ingredient is most commonly found in a Thanksgiving roasted turkey?
A. Gravy
B. Vegetables
C. Salt
D. Butter
A. Gravy
In which film do a group of friends gather for a Thanksgiving dinner that goes hilariously wrong?
A. The Last Holiday
B. Home for the Holidays
C. Next Friday
D. Pieces of April
D. Pieces of April
What does the "Wishbone" tradition involve?
A. Guessing the Turkey's weight
B. Making a wish in secret
C. A game played before dinner
D. Pulling a bone for luck
D. Pulling a bone for luck
About how many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade each year?
A. About 20,000
B. About 1,500
C. About 8,000
D. About 4,500
C. About 8,000