Thanksgiving Traditions Quiz

On which day is Thanksgiving celebrated annually in the United States?

• Third Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

• First Thursday of November

What is the main reason turkey became the centerpiece of Thanksgiving meals?

• Turkeys were the favorite bird of Native Americans

• Turkeys were the only birds available

• Turkeys were easier to raise and cheaper

• Turkeys were more expensive than geese

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Who is credited with suggesting turkey as a Thanksgiving dish?

• The Native Americans

• The European settlers

• Sarah Josepha Hale

• President Lincoln

What is a 'turkey trot'?

• A parade float

• A fun run held on Thanksgiving morning

• A type of Thanksgiving meal

• A traditional Thanksgiving dance

When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade held?

• 1924

• 1934

• 1863

• 1896

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Which NFL team started playing Thanksgiving games in 1934?

• New York Giants

• Dallas Cowboys

• Chicago Bears

• Detroit Lions

Why did the American Intercollegiate Football Association start Thanksgiving football games?

• To honor President Lincoln

• To increase the popularity of football

• To compete with the Macy's Parade

• To celebrate the holiday

Which team joined the Thanksgiving football tradition in 1966?

• Dallas Cowboys

• Buffalo Bills

• Chicago Bears

• New York Giants

What was the original purpose of Macy's first Thanksgiving Parade?

• To introduce new Thanksgiving foods

• To honor Native American traditions

• To showcase the opening of a new store

• To celebrate Thanksgiving

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What is the length of the original 'turkey trot' race?

• 12 kilometers

• 5 kilometers

• 8 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

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