Thanksgiving Traditions Quiz

When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the United States?

• Second Thursday in November

• Fourth Thursday in November

• First Thursday in November

• Third Thursday in November

Where did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving in America?

• Boston

• New York City

• Plymouth Plantation

• Washington D.C.

Who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land?

• Wampanoag Indians

• Patuxet tribe

• Squanto

• Pilgrims themselves

Which president made Thanksgiving an official federal holiday?

• John F. Kennedy

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Barack Obama

What is the traditional main dish for Thanksgiving?

• Beef steak

• Ham

• Chicken

• Roasted turkey

What is the significance of breaking the turkey wishbone?

• Granting a wish

• Fun tradition

• Good luck for the coming year

• Symbol of unity

What is the name of the annual parade held by Macy's?

• Thanksgiving Parade

• Easter Parade

• Halloween Parade

• Christmas Parade

Which character balloon made its debut in the Macy's parade in 1934?

• Little Miss Muffet

• Little Red Riding Hood

• Mickey Mouse

• Felix the Cat

What is the name of the football game traditionally played on Thanksgiving Day?

• Super Bowl

• Thanksgiving Bowl

• Harvest Bowl

• Turkey Bowl

Which department store sponsored the first Thanksgiving parade?

• Macy's

• Gimbel's

• Bloomingdale's

• Walmart