Thanksgiving History and Traditions

The video explores the history of Thanksgiving, starting with the first celebration in 1621, which was a three-day festival. It wasn't until 1789 that George Washington declared a national holiday, but it became an annual tradition in the 19th century thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale. Abraham Lincoln set the date in November, and FDR later adjusted it for economic reasons. A unique tradition began in 1989 with the pardoning of a turkey by President George HW Bush.

What was notably absent from the menu at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey

• Cranberries

• Deer

• Venison

Which of the following was not part of the first Thanksgiving celebration?

• Eating

• Hunting

• Pumpkin pie

• Entertainment

When did President George Washington announce the first national Thanksgiving holiday?

• 1789

• 1863

• 1621

• 1939

Who was inspired by a diary of pilgrim life to recreate the first Thanksgiving feast?

• George Washington

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which President established Thanksgiving as an annual holiday during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• George H.W. Bush

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who is most famous for writing the nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• George Washington

Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt move Thanksgiving in 1939?

• To avoid bad weather

• To celebrate earlier

• To extend the Christmas shopping season

• To coincide with a historical event

In what year was Thanksgiving fixed on the fourth Thursday of November?

• 1789

• 1941

• 1863

• 1939

Which President started the tradition of pardoning a turkey?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• George H.W. Bush

What is the significance of the turkey pardon tradition?

• It is a religious ceremony

• It is a historical reenactment

• It is a quirky addition to Thanksgiving traditions

• It marks the start of Thanksgiving