Thanksgiving Trivia

Thanksgiving 2024 occurs on Thursday, ...

• November 14

• November 28

• November 21

In the United States, Thanksgiving is on ... in November

• the fourth Thursday

• the fifth Thursday

• the last Thursday

In ... , the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag native tribe shared an autumn harvest feast.

• 1600

• 1774

• 1621

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In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, ... proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

• President George Washington

• President Abraham Lincoln

• President John Adams

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Did you know? Lobster, seal and ... were on the Pilgrims' menu.

• goose

• swans

• turkey

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Thanksgiving is an occasion to ... .

• spend time with loved ones

• express gratitude

• spend time with loved ones and express gratitude

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In 1817, ... became the first of several states to officially adopt an annual Thanksgiving holiday

• New York

• Virginia

• Arkansas

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Since 1970, Native Americans have held a National Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving

• to remember the genocide of the natives

• because they lack the means to celebrate

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Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving Day activity, and communities often hold food drives and host free dinners for the less fortunate.

• false

• true

Beyond food and gratitude, American football is also part of the celebration.

• true

• false

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