Thanksgiving Quiz

Who are considered the iconic inspiration for today's Thanksgiving feast?

• The wogs

• The pilgrims of Plymouth Massachusetts

• The neighboring tribe

• The colonists of Plymouth Massachusetts

What did the colonists and wogs likely dine on during the 1621 Harvest meal?

• Corn, codfish, and lobster

• Roast goose

• Turkey and corn

• Turkey

What were the New England days of Thanksgiving descended from?

• Puritan days of fasting, prayer, and giving thanks to God

• The 1621 Harvest Festival

• Days of bountiful harvests

• Victorious battles

When did the Continental Congress decree that all 13 colonies celebrate a national day of Thanksgiving?

• 1924

• 1777

• 1621

• 1863

Who played a significant role in establishing a national Thanksgiving day?

• Abraham Lincoln

• The governor of each colony

• Sarah Josephia Hail

• The Continental Congress

When did Abraham Lincoln declare the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving Day?

• 1777

• 1924

• 1621

• 1863

What was the purpose of the National Football League's formation in the 1920s?

• To boost attendance at Thanksgiving Day games

• To provide entertainment during the holiday season

• To promote football as a Thanksgiving tradition

• To increase sales of turkey on Thanksgiving

When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

• 1924

• 1621

• 1863

• 1777

What is the main focus of Thanksgiving?

• Shopping

• Parades

• Family

• Football

What does Thanksgiving provide us with?

• All of the above

• A day to reconnect with loved ones

• A day to take a collective breath

• A day to remember how much we have to be thankful for