Thanksgiving Trivia

What is the traditional day for Americans of all religions to celebrate Thanksgiving?

• Second Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Last Thursday of November

• First Thursday of November

Why do most businesses close for four days during Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate with their families

• To go on a vacation

• To honor the Pilgrim Fathers

• To allow employees to rest

Who were the Pilgrim Fathers and why did they leave England?

• They were explorers looking for new lands to conquer

• They were against the Church of England and wanted to start a new life in a new country

• They were missionaries spreading Christianity to the Native Americans

• They were traders seeking new markets for their goods

What did the Native American called Squanto teach the Pilgrims?

• How to build small houses

• How to grow crops and hunt

• How to navigate the seas

• How to speak the local language

When did the first Thanksgiving dinner take place?

• November 1620

• December 1620

• November 1621

• December 1621

What is a part of the traditional Thanksgiving meal?

• Roast beef with cranberry sauce

• Fried chicken with coleslaw

• Roast turkey with cranberry sauce

• Baked ham with pineapple glaze

What is the significance of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

• It commemorates the landing of the Pilgrims

• It celebrates the friendship between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans

• It marks the beginning of the Christmas season

• It honors the Native American culture

How many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade annually?

• Less than a million

• Exactly two million

• More than two million

• Four million

What do charity organizations do during Thanksgiving?

• Prepare a free meal for the rich

• Prepare a free meal for the poor

• Organize fundraising events

• Host luxury banquets

What is the purpose of the first Thanksgiving dinner according to William Bradford?

• To celebrate the successful harvest

• To honor the Native American culture

• To express gratitude to God

• To welcome new settlers