Thanksgiving Trivia

Turkey was the main meat dish at the first Thanksgiving in 1621

• True

• False

Benjamin Franklin thought the national bird of the US should be the turkey

• True

• False

Which of these carols was originally a Thanksgiving song?

• Jingle Bells

• Baby, It´s Cold Outside

• Sleigh Ride

• Holy Night

Which U.S. President made this celebration a national holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Thomas Jefferson

Which two football teams have played every Thanksgiving since 1966?

• Lions and the Steelers

• Bears and the Cowboys

• Cowboys and the Lions

• Dolphins and the Giants

How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• 1 day

• 4 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving?

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 4,500

• 6,000+

Where was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• Plymouth, Massachusetts

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which Native American tribe took part in the first Thanksgiving feast?

• The Iroquoians

• The Wampanoag

• The Powhatan

• The Chickasaw

What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?

• Denver Broncos

• Houston Texans

• Detroit Lions

• Miami Dolphins

Answer explanation

The Lions have played during the Thanksgiving holidays since 1934 except during WW2. The Dallas Cowboys have joined the tradition of playing every Thanksgiving since 1966 (except in 1975 and 1977).