The Bible on Thanksgiving
100: Which biblical figure is often associated with offering thanks?
Answer: King David
100: In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in America?
Answer: 1621
100: What is the name of the annual Thanksgiving parade that takes place in New York City?
Answer: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
100: What is the main dish traditionally served on Thanksgiving?
Answer: Roast turkey.
100: How many feathers does an average turkey have?
Answer: About 3,500 feathers.
200: In the Bible, what is the term used for expressing gratitude?
Answer: Thanksgiving or praise
200: Who organized the first Thanksgiving in the United States?
Answer: Pilgrims and Native Americans
200: Which historical event influenced the establishment of Thanksgiving traditions in America?
Answer: The Pilgrims' first harvest celebration.
200: What vegetable is commonly used in Thanksgiving dishes?
Answer: Pumpkin.
200: What was the original dessert served at the first Thanksgiving?
Answer: Various fruits, nuts, and berries.
300: Which book in the Bible mentions Thanksgiving frequently?
Answer: Psalms
300: Which Native American tribe is said to have shared the first Thanksgiving meal?
Answer: Wampanoag
300: What significant role did President Franklin D. Roosevelt play in changing the date of Thanksgiving?
Answers: Moved Thanksgiving to the third Thursday in 1939 to extend the holiday shopping season, causing controversy before Congress set it back to the fourth Thursday in 1941.
300: Which pie is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Answer: Pumpkin pie.
What is the estimated number of turkeys consumed on Thanksgiving in the United States each year?
Answer: Around 46 million turkeys.
400: What biblical event involves a feast of thanksgiving?
Answer: The Passover
400: Which president officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
400: How did the turkey become associated with Thanksgiving?
Answer: Turkeys were abundant and easily fed large gatherings.
400: How did cranberries become a part of Thanksgiving meals?
Answer: Native Americans used cranberries, and early settlers adopted them.
400: Which president established the annual turkey pardoning tradition?
Answer: Harry S. Truman.
500: According to the Bible, what are some instances where giving thanks is encouraged?
Answer: After miracles, during prayers, and in daily life.
500: What were some early traditions associated with Thanksgiving celebrations in the US?
Answer: Feasting, prayers, and gratitude for a successful harvest
500: Which cultural customs influenced the modern Thanksgiving celebration?
Answer: Native American harvest festivals and European harvest celebrations.
500: What are some traditional Native American foods associated with Thanksgiving?
Answer: Corn, beans, squash, and wild game.
500: Which American astronaut was the first to eat turkey in space and during which mission did this occur?
Answer: John Young. He enjoyed the meal during the Gemini 3 mission in 1965.