Thanksgiving

1. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• a) Fourth Thursday of November

• b) Second Monday of October

• c) Third Thursday of November

• d) First Sunday of November

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2. Where did the first Thanksgiving feast take place?

• a) New York City

• b) Plymouth, Massachusetts

• c) Toronto, Canada
  

• d) Washington D.C

3. What was the significance of the Wampanoag Native Americans in the first Thanksgiving?

• a) They helped the Pilgrims survive in the New World.

• b) They introduced the Pilgrims to new foods and crops

• c) They hosted the feast for the Pilgrims.

• d) They fought against the Pilgrims

4. What did President Abraham Lincoln do in relation to Thanksgiving?

• a) He declared it a national holiday.

• b) He celebrated the first Thanksgiving.

• c) He pardoned a turkey on Thanksgiving

• d) He hosted a feast at the White House

5. Which of the following is NOT a Thanksgiving tradition?

• a) Sharing a meal with family and friends.

• b) Giving thanks and expressing gratitude

• c) Participating in a parade.

• d) Setting off fireworks.

6. What was the original intended purpose of the song "Jingle Bells"?

• a) Christmas holiday song

• b) Thanksgiving Day song

• c) New Year's Eve song

• d) Fourth of July song

7. What is the name of the parade that takes place in New York City on Thanksgiving Day?

• a) Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• b) Thanksgiving Day Spectacular

• c) Harvest Festival Parade

• d) Turkey Trot Parade

Which word describes something that is large in amount?

Which word refers to a situation where there is more than enough of something?

• a) Abundance

• b) Prosperity

• c) Gratitude 

10. What does it mean to say grace?

• a) To ask for God's blessing or giving thanks for the food being served

• b) To discuss about the food being served

• c) To criticize the host for not serving enough food

• d) To talk to the food being served