Exploring Modern Thanksgiving Traditions

What is the primary reason for celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States today?

• To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year

• To celebrate the end of the Civil War

• To honor the founding of the first American colony

Which day of the week is Thanksgiving traditionally celebrated in the United States?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

Which U.S. President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is a common modern tradition associated with Thanksgiving Day in the United States?

• Lighting fireworks

• Watching a Thanksgiving Day parade

• Exchanging gifts

• Decorating a tree

Which of the following is a traditional food often served at a modern Thanksgiving dinner?

• Sushi

• Tacos

• Turkey

• Pizza