Fun Facts About Thanksgiving Quiz

When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

• 1863

• 1776

• 1492

• 1621

What was served at the first Thanksgiving?

• Turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce

• Venison, duck, and oysters

• Lobster, eel, and fish

• Goose, pumpkins, and cranberries

Who proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

Which president formalized the turkey pardoning tradition?

• George H.W. Bush

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Harry Truman

How many towns in the United States are named 'Turkey'?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

What is the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving?

• 2,500

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 4,500

Which company answers turkey-cooking questions via their Butterball Turkey Hotline?

• Butterball

• Honeysuckle White

• Jennie-O

• Perdue

When did the tradition of football on Thanksgiving begin?

• 1876

• 1920

• 1900

• 1950

How many Americans are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday this year?

• 40 million

• 45 million

• 50 million

• 55 million

When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

• First Thursday in Novembe

• Fourth Thursday in November

• Second Thursday in November

• Third Thursday in November