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Thanksgiving Trivia

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Thanksgiving occurs on the:

Second Thursday in November

Fourth Thursday in November

Third Thursday in November

First Thursday in November

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The first Thanksgiving lasted:

One day

Three days

Seven days

Two days

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Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?

Rabbit

Mashed potatoes

Wild turkey

Venison (deer meat)

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Approximately how many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving in the United States?

100

500 million

1 million

280 million

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Which southern state was the first to adopt a Thanksgiving Day in 1855?

New Jersey

Alaska

Virginia

California

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What is a snood?

A hat worn by a Pilgrim

The wishbone of the turkey

The loose skin under a male turkey’s neck

A hot cider drink served at Thanksgiving

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What utensil was not used by the Pilgrims to eat Thanksgiving dinner?

spoon

knife

steak knife

fork

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Which president is believed to be the first to pardon a turkey and start this annual tradition?

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President Roosevelt in 1939

President Harry Truman in 1947

President Lincoln in 1863

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It has been estimated that how many Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving

90%

75%

10%

50%

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What department store hosts the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?

Macy's

Boscovs

Wal-Mart

JCPenney

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What is the most popular Thanksgiving pie?

blueberry

coconut

cranberry

pumpkin

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Many people say that turkey can make us feel:

happy

excited

sad

tired

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Which of these ships brought the Pilgrims to America?

The Mayflower

The Titanic

The Santa Maria

The Pinta

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Which of these fasteners would not have been found on a pilgrim's clothes?

zippers

buckles

buttons

suspenders

15

What does Charlie Brown serve his friends for Thanksgiving dinner?

nothing

ham

toast

turkey

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What sport is commonly associated with Thanksgiving?

hockey

baseball

basketball

football

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