Thanksgiving Quiz

When does Thanksgiving take place?

• First Thursday of November

• Last Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

Who helped the Pilgrims during their first winter in North America?

• Dutch traders

• Native American Wampanoag

• Spanish settlers

• French explorers

When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday in the United States?

• 1863

• 1776

• 1620

• 1920

What did President Abraham Lincoln hope to achieve by making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Heal the nation's divisions

• Promote shopping sales

• Encourage religious celebrations

• Increase government revenue

What event does Macy's department store in New York City hold during Thanksgiving?

• Christmas parade

• Easter parade

• Thanksgiving parade

• Halloween parade

When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

• First Monday in October

• Last Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Third Monday in October

What is a similarity between Thanksgiving and traditional Christmas celebrations?

• Religious associations

• Gift-giving

• Family time

• Parades

What has been a recent concern regarding modern Thanksgiving celebrations?

• Impact on the economy

• Lack of festivities

• Native American views

• Environmental impact