Thanksgiving Quiz

When did President George Washington declare the first nationwide day of Thanksgiving?

• November 26, 1789

• November 23, 1863

• December 26, 1941

• October 3, 1621

Who pushed to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• President George Washington

• Sarah Josepha Buell Hale

• President Abraham Lincoln

• President Franklin Roosevelt

In what month did the first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?

• September

• December

• October

• November

Why were Thursdays often chosen for Thanksgiving celebrations in the past?

• To align with Native American traditions

• To allow for more shopping time

• To accommodate the Puritans' schedule

• To avoid interfering with church services

When did President Abraham Lincoln set the holiday of Thanksgiving on the last Thursday in November?

• 1789

• 1621

• 1863

• 1941

Why did retailers complain about the original date of Thanksgiving in the 1930s?

• It fell on a Sunday

• It fell on a Monday

• It fell on a Saturday

• It fell on a Tuesday

When did Congress pass a bill to make Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November?

• 1863

• 1621

• 1789

• 1941

What is the significance of the day after Thanksgiving?

• It is a day for volunteering

• It is a day for giving thanks

• It is a day of rest and relaxation

• It is known as Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year

What did President Franklin Roosevelt believe moving the holiday would be better for?

• The healthcare system

• The education system

• The environment

• The economy

What is the main purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To eat turkey and mashed potatoes

• To spend time with family and friends

• To give thanks for the things we are grateful for

• To watch football games