Thanksgiving Quiz

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

• November 26, 1789

• December 26, 1941

• November 23, 1863

• October 3, 1621

Who pushed to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• President Franklin Roosevelt

• President Abraham Lincoln

• Sarah Josepha Buell Hale

• President George Washington

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

• December

• September

• October

• November

Why were Thursdays often chosen for Thanksgiving celebrations?

• To not interfere with church services

• To accommodate Puritan schedules

• To allow for more shopping time

• To align with Native American traditions

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

• 1789

• 1621

• 1863

• 1941

Why did retailers complain about Novembers with five Thursdays?

• It didn't leave enough shopping time between Thanksgiving and Christmas

• It caused confusion among consumers

• It disrupted the traditional Thanksgiving meal

• It conflicted with Black Friday sales

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

• 1789

• 1621

• 1863

• 1941

What is the significance of the day after Thanksgiving?

• It is a day for giving thanks

• It is considered the biggest shopping day of the year

• It is a day of rest and relaxation

• It marks the start of the Christmas season

What did President Franklin Roosevelt believe about moving the holiday?

• It would benefit the economy

• It would preserve tradition

• It would increase family time

• It would honor Native American culture

What is the main purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To spend time with family and friends

• To eat turkey and mashed potatoes

• To watch football games

• To give thanks for what we have