Thanksgiving Facts
Which countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
Canada and the United States
True or False: Thanksgiving meals are the same across the U.S.?
False: they vary depending on the household
Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
Plymouth, MA
What year did Abraham Lincoln proclaim Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
1863
When is Thanksgiving Celebrated in the U.S.?
The 4th Thursday of every November
Which pie is most popular during Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
a. Pumpkin Pie
b. Apple Pie
c. Cherry Pie
A. Pumpkin Pie
What were the first settlers of Plymouth called?
Pilgrims
What is the most popular Thanksgiving animal?
Turkey
Which country was the first to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Canada
Which Thanksgiving food is also used during UK Christmas dinners?
Cranberry Sauce
Which president recognized Thanksgiving as a National Holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln
What is Friendsgiving?
a way for groups of friends to come together and share a meal and quality time.
What is the name of the event that is considered to be the first Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
the Harvest Feast
Why are sweet potatoes paired with marshmallows during U.S. Thanksgiving meals?
the 1917 ad campaign by Angelus Marshmallow Company
What is the name of the native people of Plymouth?
Wampanoag People
What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1924
What religion did the first settlers of Plymouth believe?
Going around the table and saying what they are grateful for
When did Canada first celebrate Thanksgiving
1578
Where does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
New York City on Thanksgiving Day