Thanksgiving Themed Quiz

What is Thanksgiving?

• A holiday to celebrate the New Year

• A holiday to give thanks and celebrate harvest

• A holiday to decorate Christmas trees

• A holiday to celebrate birthdays

What year did the Pilgrims celebrate their first Thanksgiving?

• 1492

• 1621

• 1776

• 1865

The name of the ship the Pilgrims used to come to America is (a)  

• Santa Maria
• Titanic
• Mayflower
• Nina

What bird is often cooked and eaten on Thanksgiving?

• Chicken

• Duck

• Turkey

Match the following occasions with what people often say:

• End of a meal

• Happy Birthday

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Time for dessert

• Music class

• A prayer or words of thanks

• Birthday celebration

• Let's sing a song

What is the name of the big parade held in New York City on Thanksgiving?

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

• Thanksgiving Harvest Parade

• Pilgrim Festival Parade

• New Year's Day Parade

What do people often do after eating Thanksgiving dinner?

• Play soccer

• Go shopping for Black Friday sales

• Watch football on TV

• Both b and c

Why do people celebrate Thanksgiving?

• To give thanks for family, food, and blessings

• To decorate Christmas trees

• To go trick-or-treating

(a)   is often served with turkey.

• Tomato sauce
• Cranberry sauce
• Barbecue sauce
• Soy sauce

Match the following desserts with their occasions.

• Fourth of July

• Apple pie

• Birthday celebration

• Pumpkin pie

• Thanksgiving favorite

• Ice cream

• Summer treat

• Cheesecake