Positive Psychology
Thankful Traditions
Gratitude in History
Thankful Quotes
Emotional Intelligence
100

This term refers to the study of strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.

What is Positive Psychology?

100

This Native American tribe is often remembered for their role in the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims.

Who are the Wampanoag?

100

This president proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1863, although it wasn't standardized until Franklin Roosevelt declared the 4th Thursday in November as the official Thanksgiving holiday in 1941.

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

100

This professional surfer and writer who survived a shark attack in 2003 said "Strive to find things to be thankful for and just look for the good in who you are."

Who is Bethany Hamilton?

100

This aspect of emotional intelligence is about understanding the emotions of others and showing empathy.

What is social awareness?

200

This practice involves focusing on the present moment and accepting it without judgement.

What is Mindfulness?

200

This holiday, celebrated from December 26 to January 1, includes a day dedicated to giving thanks and reflecting on the past year.

What is Kwanzaa? 

200

This ancient Roman festival, held in December, was a time for giving thanks and celebrating the end of the planting season.

What is Saturnalia?

200

This U.S. President said, “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”

Who is John F. Kennedy?

200

This skill involves managing your emotions in healthy ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, and overcome challenges.

What is self-regulation?

300

This psychologist is known as the founder of positive psychology.

Who is Martin Seligman?
300

During this festival of lights people express gratitude by cleaning their homes, lighting lamps, and sharing sweets and gifts with family and friends.  This symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

What is Diwali? 

300

This document, signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims, expressed gratitude for their safe arrival in the New World and established a framework for self-governance.

What is the Mayflower Compact?

300

 This American talk show host and actress said "Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough."

Who is Oprah Winfrey?

300

This aspect of emotional intelligence involves the ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people and treat them according to their emotional reactions.

What is empathy?

400

This theory by Carol Dweck emphasizes the importance of believing that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

What is the Growth Mindset?

400

This Japanese holiday, celebrated on November 23rd, is dedicated to giving thanks for labor and production.

What is Labor Thanksgiving Day?

400

The United States implemented the this in 1948 to aid Western Europe’s economic recovery after World War II. European nations expressed gratitude for the financial assistance, which helped rebuild their economies and fostered stronger transatlantic relations.

What is the Marshall Plan?

400

This ancient Greek philosopher emphasized the importance of gratitude in his teachings, stating that “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.”

Who is Cicero?

400

In his 1995 book that mainstreamed the idea of emotional intelligence, Daniel Goleman argued that emotional intelligence is more important than this for success in life.

What is IQ?

500

This theory suggests that positive emotions broaden our awareness and encourage novel, varied, and exploratory thoughts and actions.

What is the broaden and build theory?

500

This traditional Hawaiian practice involves reconciliation and forgiveness. It includes expressing gratitude as part of healing relationships and restoring harmony.

What is Ho’oponopono?

500

This document, signed in 1215, is often seen as an early step towards constitutional government and included a clause that required the king to express gratitude to his barons.

What is the Magna Carta?

500

This American author and humorist said, “The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”

Who is William Blake?

500
In the 1872 book "The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals" this author and scientist proposed that emotional expressions were universal and served an evolutionary purpose.

Who is Charles Darwin?