Thanksgiving 2023 Quiz

When does Thanksgiving 2023 occur?

• September 1620

• November 23

• October 27

• November 16

Who were the participants in the first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621?

• Mayflower passengers and Pawtuxet tribe

• Pilgrims and Abenaki tribe

• Spanish settlers and Native Timucuan people

• Plymouth colonists and Native American Wampanoag people

What did Squanto teach the Pilgrims?

• How to cultivate corn and extract sap from maple trees

• How to catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Who organized the celebratory feast in November 1621?

• Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow

• Abraham Lincoln

• Wampanoag chief Massasoit

• Governor William Bradford

Which president proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day in 1863?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the first Thanksgiving feast in Plymouth likely include?

• Lobster, seal, and swans

• Potatoes, cranberries, and jellied cranberry sauce

• Turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie

• Deer, local seafood, and pumpkin

Who is known as the 'Mother of Thanksgiving'?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Mary Had a Little Lamb

• Sarah Josepha Hale

Which president moved Thanksgiving up a week in 1939?

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the traditional Thanksgiving food in America?

• Tacos, burritos, and churros

• Sushi, ramen, and mochi

• Pizza, pasta, and gelato

• Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie

What is the main activity during Thanksgiving Day?

• Volunteering and hosting free dinners

• Watching movies and playing video games

• Shopping for Black Friday deals

• Attending parades and concerts