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Thanksgiving Traditions and History

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Which country celebrates Thanksgiving as a national federal holiday?

United Kingdom
Canada
United States (correct)
Mexico

What is the main purpose of Thanksgiving?

To watch NFL football
To give thanks for the harvest (correct)
To celebrate family
To have a large meal

Which city is known for hosting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Chicago
New York City (correct)
Philadelphia
Detroit

What is a popular activity on Thanksgiving Day?

Attending large family gatherings (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which team traditionally plays a football game on Thanksgiving Day?

Detroit Lions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Thanksgiving facts with their descriptions:

1621 = Year of the first Thanksgiving celebration by the Pilgrims 1623 = Year the feast was first called 'Thanksgiving' 1789 = Year President George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day 1863 = Year Thanksgiving became a regular holiday in the United States Signup and view all the answers

Match the Thanksgiving food items with their descriptions:

Turkey = Traditional main dish for the Thanksgiving meal Cranberry sauce = Sauce made from cranberries, often served with turkey Pumpkin pie = Traditional dessert for Thanksgiving Sweet potato casserole = Baked dish made with sweet potatoes and often topped with marshmallows Signup and view all the answers

Match the Thanksgiving traditions with their descriptions:

Giving thanks to God for the harvest = Original purpose of Thanksgiving Giving thanks for all the good things God has given us = Modern purpose of Thanksgiving Celebrating family = Common activity on Thanksgiving Day Feasting = Activity that originated with the Pilgrims Signup and view all the answers

Match the Thanksgiving historical events with their descriptions:

Plymouth, Massachusetts = Location where the Pilgrims settled and first celebrated Thanksgiving Governor William Bradford = Person who organized the first Thanksgiving feast President George Washington = Person who proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day Abraham Lincoln = President who made Thanksgiving a regular holiday in the United States Signup and view all the answers

Match the Thanksgiving date with its description:

Fourth Thursday in November = Date when Thanksgiving is observed in the United States 1621 = Year of the first Thanksgiving celebration by the Pilgrims 1789 = Year President George Washington proclaimed the first national Thanksgiving Day 1863 = Year Thanksgiving became a regular holiday in the United States Signup and view all the answers