- 1. Thanksgiving Day is a traditional holiday celebrated in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and some other parts of the world. It is typically observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and the second Monday of October in Canada. The holiday is a time for families and friends to come together, give thanks for the blessings of the past year, and enjoy a festive meal. The most iconic dish served on Thanksgiving is roast turkey, accompanied by a variety of side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Many people also take part in parades, watch football games, and engage in charitable activities on this day. Overall, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on gratitude, spend quality time with loved ones, and appreciate the abundance in our lives.
Which year was the first Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?
A) 1863
B) 1492
C) 1621
D) 1776
- 2. What food is a traditional centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal?
A) Turkey
B) Sushi
C) Pizza
D) Burger
- 3. What sweet dish made from corn is often served on Thanksgiving?
A) French fries
B) Cornbread
C) Ice cream
D) Chocolate cake
- 4. Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) George Washington
C) Thomas Jefferson
D) Abraham Lincoln
- 5. Where is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held annually?
A) Miami
B) New York City
C) Chicago
D) Los Angeles
- 6. Which American football team has played in every Thanksgiving Day game since 1934?
A) Dallas Cowboys
B) New England Patriots
C) Green Bay Packers
D) Detroit Lions
- 7. What traditional dessert is typically made from pumpkin on Thanksgiving?
A) Cheesecake
B) Banana Split
C) Pumpkin Pie
D) Apple Crisp
- 8. Which Native American tribe is believed to have helped the Pilgrims during the first Thanksgiving celebration?
A) Navajo
B) Sioux
C) Cherokee
D) Wampanoag
- 9. What tradition involves breaking the wishbone of a cooked turkey?
A) Singing a Song
B) Sharing a Joke
C) Making a Wish
D) Santa Claus Visit
- 10. Which Pilgrim is credited with writing about the first Thanksgiving feast?
A) John Alden
B) Myles Standish
C) William Bradford
D) Edward Winslow
- 11. Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually?
A) Texas
B) New York
C) California
D) Minnesota
- 12. What hot beverage is often enjoyed on Thanksgiving Day?
A) Coca-Cola
B) Orange Juice
C) Milk
D) Apple Cider
- 13. What is the main ingredient in traditional stuffing/dressing for Thanksgiving?
A) Rice
B) Potato
C) Quinoa
D) Bread
- 14. During Thanksgiving, Americans often watch which sport on TV?
A) Baseball
B) American football
C) Soccer
D) Golf
- 15. The tradition of pardoning a turkey is associated with which office?
A) The Secretary of State
B) The Chief Justice
C) The President of the United States
D) The Speaker of the House
- 16. Which president established the tradition of the pre-Thanksgiving turkey pardon?
A) Ronald Reagan
B) George H. W. Bush
C) Bill Clinton
D) Barack Obama
- 17. What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
A) 1950
B) 1939
C) 1924
D) 1901
- 18. Which neighbor country of the U.S. also celebrates Thanksgiving?
A) Mexico
B) Japan
C) Canada
D) Australia
- 19. Which U.S. department is responsible for the Presidential turkey pardon?
A) Department of Agriculture
B) Department of State
C) Department of Defense
D) Department of Justice
- 20. The song 'Over the River and Through the Woods' is associated with which holiday?
A) Christmas
B) Thanksgiving
C) Halloween
D) Easter
- 21. How long did the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 last?
A) One week
B) Five days
C) Three days
D) One day
- 22. In which year did the United States enact Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
A) 1950
B) 1900
C) 1776
D) 1863
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