Thanksgiving Traditions and History

The video explores Thanksgiving, a major U.S. holiday marking the start of the holiday season. It discusses its origins, traditions like feasting on turkey, and modern activities such as watching football. Thanksgiving's historical roots trace back to a meal shared by Pilgrims and Native Americans. Abraham Lincoln established it as a national holiday during the Civil War. The concept of giving thanks through a feast is common in various cultures, including Canada.

What holiday marks the beginning of the holiday season in the United States?

• Halloween

• New Year's Day

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Thanksgiving dish?

• Turkey

• Pumpkin Pie

• Cranberries

• Lasagna

What was the original Thanksgiving feast shared between?

• Pilgrims and Native Americans

• Explorers and Spanish Conquistadors

• Colonists and British Soldiers

• Settlers and French Traders

Which sport is commonly associated with Thanksgiving in the United States?

• Baseball

• Soccer

• Basketball

• Football

What might families who aren't sports fans do on Thanksgiving?

• Go for a walk

• All of the above

• Watch a movie

• Play board games

Which country also celebrates a holiday similar to Thanksgiving?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Australia

• Brazil

What is the main concept behind Thanksgiving that spans many cultures?

• Gift-giving

• Feasting

• Thankfulness

• Traveling

Who established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

During which conflict was Thanksgiving officially established as a holiday?

• The Revolutionary War

• The American Civil War

• World War I

• The War of 1812

Thanksgiving is more associated with which historical event?

• The end of the Civil War

• The initial good relations between European immigrants and Native Americans

• The first harvest festival

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence