Thanksgiving Trivia

What bird is typically the meal of choice when it comes to Thanksgiving in the U.S.?

• Chicken

• Duck

• Turkey

• Quail

What is Thanksgiving called in Canada?

• Thanksgiving

• Boxing Day

• Founders Day

• They don't have Thanksgiving in Canada

Sweet Potatoes are also called by what other name?

• Yams

• Pommets

• Sweet Turnips

• Orange Rounders

In what now-named state is Plymouth Colony?

• Connecticut

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• New York

What was the name of the tribe of indians that brought gifts of food to the Pilgrims?

• Wampanoag

• Massachusett

• Pennacook

• Mi'kmaq

During what war did the president at that time declare a day in November Thanksgiving Day?

• Revolutionary War

• Civil War

• World War I

• World War II

What department store holds an annual Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• JC Pennys

• Macy's

• Dillards

• Gimbels

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?

• Last Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Third Thursday of November

• Next-to-Last Thursday of November

Which state grows the most cranberries (almost half the U.S. total crop)?

• Michigan

• Wisconsin

• Massachusetts

• Oregon

Which state grows the most pumpkins?

• California

• North Carolina

• Illinois

• Indiana