Thanksgiving Facts Quiz

When does Thanksgiving always fall?

• Fourth Thursday in November

• Second Thursday in November

• First Thursday in November

• Third Thursday in November

Who convinced Abraham Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Wampanoag Tribe

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• James Lord Pierpont

• Mary Had A Little Lamb

When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• 1924

• 1863

• 1776

• 1621

Where is the world's largest Thanksgiving parade held?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• London

• Paris

Which President pardoned the first turkey on Thanksgiving?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• George H.W. Bush

• Thomas Jefferson

What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving?

• Basketball

• American Football

• Baseball

• Soccer

How many turkeys are cooked in the US on Thanksgiving?

• 46 million

• 100 million

• 10 million

• 25 million

What is the day after Thanksgiving called?

• Cyber Monday

• Black Friday

• Boxing Day

• Super Saturday

What was served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce

• Venison, duck, and oysters

• Lobster, eel, and fish

• Goose, pumpkins, and cranberries

What is the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving?

• 3,000

• 3,500

• 4,000

• 4,500