Reading Comprehension Questions - Thanksgiving

What is the origin of the modern Thanksgiving holiday?

What was celebrated at the first Thanksgiving?

Why did many Pilgrims die in 1620-1621?

How did the Native Americans help the Pilgrims in Massachusetts?

Why is Thanksgiving still celebrated every year nationwide in the United States?

Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the world.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States and Canada.

Popular traditions on Thanksgiving include gift giving, firework shows and games.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Thanksgiving is about being with family, giving thanks and celebrating your blessings.

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by English settlers in 1621 because they had a successful harvest that year.

• True

• False

Because most Americans are no longer farmers, Thanksgiving is no longer celebrated during harvest time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though most Americans are no longer farmers, Thanksgiving is still held at harvest time.

Thanksgiving is not celebrated at the same time in Canada and the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

United States: celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Canada: commonly celebrated on the second Monday of October.