CBLC Thanksgiving Trivia

Front

What year did Thanksgiving become a National Holiday?

Back

Thanksgiving was made a National Holiday in 1863.

Front

How many states adopted the tradition of Thanksgiving?

Back

23 states adopted the tradition of Thanksgiving.

Front

What was served at the first Thanksgiving?

Back

At the first Thanksgiving, they ate deer, mussels, and fruit.

Front

Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?

Back

The first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth.

Front

What year was the first Thanksgiving football game played?

Back

The first Thanksgiving football game was played in 1876.

Front

What is the significance of Thanksgiving in American culture?

Back

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, expressing gratitude, and celebrating the harvest.

Front

What historical event does Thanksgiving commemorate?

Back

Thanksgiving commemorates the harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people in 1621.

Front

What is a common modern tradition associated with Thanksgiving?

Back

A common modern tradition is the Thanksgiving dinner, which typically includes turkey.

Front

What role did President Abraham Lincoln play in Thanksgiving's history?

Back

President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Front

What is the date of Thanksgiving in the United States?

Back

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.