Thanksgiving Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Holiday?

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Quiz #
54

Updated
April 28, 2025

Qns
10

Avg Score
5.94

Plays
18

Question 1 of 10

Which major television network is known for traditionally broadcasting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Question 2 of 10

Predating the Pilgrims' arrival, the first documented Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1578 in what is now which country?

Question 3 of 10

Since 1970, which group has observed a 'National Day of Mourning' on Thanksgiving?

Question 4 of 10

President Franklin D. Roosevelt once altered the date of Thanksgiving, reportedly to achieve what economic aim?

Question 5 of 10

During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. In which year did this happen?

Question 6 of 10

Before balloons, what did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade originally feature that was eventually replaced due to scaring children?

Question 7 of 10

According to historical accounts, which of these unusual dishes was reportedly served at the first Thanksgiving dinner?

Question 8 of 10

Which component of turkey is often wrongly blamed for causing sleepiness after a big Thanksgiving meal?

Question 9 of 10

Originally written for Thanksgiving, which popular Christmas song is actually about sleigh racing?

Question 10 of 10

Which US President formally established the tradition of pardoning the Thanksgiving turkey?

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