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What meat did they eat at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
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Venison
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Beef
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Turkey
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Chicken
Explanation
Don't be fooled! While turkey has become the meat of choice for Thanksgiving celebrations, the only meat that was documented at the first Thanksgiving was venison (deer).
What do we call the day after Thanksgiving?
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Black Friday
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Pilgrim Day
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Turkey Day
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Cyber Monday
Explanation
The biggest shopping day in the US since 2005, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. It was coined this name after witnessing how disruptive traffic and shopping malls can be on the day.
Which department store is known for its Thanksgiving Day Parade?
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Macy's
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Sears
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Nordstrom
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Kohl's
Explanation
Macy's is a powerhouse when it comes to celebrating holidays. They are well-known for their balloons, floats, and celebrity performances. The annual celebration has been around since 1924.
Thanksgiving once fell on the third Thursday in November. Which President made it so?
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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John F. Kennedy
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Abraham Lincoln
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Millard Filmore
Explanation
In a move to extend the shopping season, FDR made Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November in 1939. Let's just say that tons of calendars that year were printed incorrectly!
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
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Plymouth
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Roanoke
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Jamestown
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Virginia
Explanation
The very first Thanksgiving took place at Plymouth. Governor William Bradford invited the Native Americans to celebrate with the Pilgrims.
Which of the following NFL teams normally hosts a Thanksgiving Day game?
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Detroit Lions
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New England Patriots
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New York Giants
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Oakland Raiders
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Football is a big part of Thanksgiving Day celebrations. The NFL team, the Detroit Lions, has been hosting Thanksgiving Day games since 1934. The Dallas Cowboys joined the tradition in 1966.
In the United States, when is Thanksgiving celebrated?
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4th Thursday in November
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1st Thursday in November
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2nd Thursday in November
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3rd Thursday in November
Explanation
While the exact date is unknown, Thanksgiving was celebrated in November during the 17th century. No matter how the weeks fall on the calendar, it is always celebrated on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Which president refused to make Thanksgiving a holiday?
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Thomas Jefferson
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George Washington
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John Adams
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James Madison
Explanation
The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, refused to make Thanksgiving a holiday. In the past, the president had to declare it a holiday each year, and Jefferson believed it violated the separation between church and state because Thanksgiving is often associated with prayer.
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
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1621
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1492
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1818
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1746
Explanation
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621, with a celebration between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.
How many days was the first Thanksgiving?
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3
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2
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1
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7
Explanation
While we only bring the food out for one day, the first Thanksgiving saw three days of celebration.
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