Thanksgiving

Which of the following best describes the focus of Thanksgiving?

• A day dedicated to reflection and meditation.

• A celebration centered around music and dance.

• A day dedicated to dress up in costumes and trick-or-treating.

• A celebration centered around community, food, and expressing gratitude.

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Thanksgiving desserts traditionally includes lemon cake, cheesecake and brownies.

• True

• False

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Where is Thanksgiving primarily celebrated?

• Only in United States

• Only in Canada

• United States and Canada

• United States, Canada and México

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?

• The fourth of November

• Second Monday in October

• The fourth Thursday in November

• Second Monday in November

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Thanksgiving dinner generally consists of:

• Mashed potatoes

• Stuffing

• Turkey

• Cranberry sauce

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The Thanksgiving tradition began when a group of settlers from Plymouth shared a meal with the Wampanoag Indians to celebrate the autumn harvest in ____.

• 1492

• 1621

• 1863

• 1821

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When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

• Second Thursday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Second Monday in November

• Second Thursday in November

Which president officially declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

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Thanksgiving is often associated with a feast that includes a variety of traditional foods, with the center element being a ______.

• Roast turkey

• Pumpkin pie

• Cranberry sauce

• Mashed potatoes

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Beyond food and gratitude, what are other common traditions in Thanksgiving?

• Parades

• Football games

• Family gatherings

• All are correct