Thanksgiving Fun Facts Quiz

What was the main dish at the first Thanksgiving?

• Ducks and geese

• Deer or venison

• Turkey

• Oysters and lobster

Who played a big part in making Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Wampanoag Indians

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Abraham Lincoln

• Mary

Why did the early settlers fast during Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor the Wampanoag Indians

• To avoid eating turkey

• To lose weight

When did the tradition of watching football on Thanksgiving start?

• 1969

• 1776

• 1863

• 1920

How fast can turkeys run?

• 25 miles per hour

• 20 miles per hour

• 15 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

What happens to a turkey when it is pardoned by the President?

• It is released into the wild

• It becomes a pet

• It is sent to a sanctuary

• It is spared from being eaten

What popular food item was born from the excess turkey after Thanksgiving?

• Turkey sandwiches

• Turkey soup

• TV dinners

• Turkey burgers

Why is the day after Thanksgiving popular for plumbers?

• Plumbers love Thanksgiving

• Plumbers have a day off

• Many homes have plumbing issues

• Plumbers offer discounts