Thanksgiving History and Traditions

The video presents nine facts about Thanksgiving, including its celebration on the fourth Thursday of November in the USA and the second Monday of October in Canada. It highlights the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the tradition of football games, and popular foods like turkey and pie. The video also covers historical aspects, such as Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation and Roosevelt's decision to set the date in 1941 to extend the Christmas shopping season. Additionally, it mentions Black Friday and the role of presidents in setting the Thanksgiving date before 1941.

On which day is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• First Thursday in November

• Second Thursday in November

• Third Thursday in November

• Fourth Thursday in November

When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

• 1914

• 1924

• 1944

• 1934

Which football team has a long-standing tradition of playing on Thanksgiving?

• Detroit Lions

• Green Bay Packers

• Chicago Bears

• New York Giants

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

• Fourth Monday in October

• Third Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• First Monday in October

Which of the following is NOT a popular food on Thanksgiving Day?

• Turkey

• Cranberry Sauce

• Mashed Potatoes

• Pizza

Who issued the Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is the day after Thanksgiving known as in the United States?

• Cyber Monday

• Black Friday

• Giving Tuesday

• Small Business Saturday

Which president chose the date for Thanksgiving in 1941?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Why was the date for Thanksgiving chosen in 1941?

• To avoid bad weather

• To shorten the Christmas shopping season

• To extend the Christmas shopping season

• To coincide with another holiday

Before 1941, who decided the date for Thanksgiving each year?

• The Governors

• The Supreme Court

• The President

• The Congress