Thanksgiving Quiz

When does Thanksgiving take place?

• Last Thursday of November

• First Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

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

• Native American Wampanoag

• Spanish settlers

• Dutch traders

• French explorers

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

• 1620

• 1776

• 1863

• 1920

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

• Promote shopping sales

• Heal the nation's divisions

• Start the Christmas season

• Celebrate the harvest

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

• Christmas parade

• Halloween parade

• Easter parade

• Thanksgiving parade

What do many organizations in America do for the homeless during Thanksgiving?

• Open the Christmas shopping season

• Hold viewing parties

• Organize football games

• Prepare and distribute turkey dinners

When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

• Second Monday in October

• Last Monday in October

• First Monday in October

• Third Monday in October

What is the main focus of Thanksgiving?

• Fireworks display

• Gift giving

• Being thankful for food, family, and friends

• Religious ceremonies

What is the traditional festive menu for Thanksgiving?

• Sushi and noodles

• Pizza and pasta

• Turkey, corn, cranberries, and pumpkins

• Burgers and fries

What is the weather like during Canadian Thanksgiving compared to American Thanksgiving?

• Warmer in Canada

• Colder in Canada

• Same in both countries

• Depends on the year