Thanksgiving Traditions

• Question 1 out of 10

  Which long-running event is watched by millions on Thanksgiving morning?

  The Macy’s Parade has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1924 and is famous for its giant character balloons.

  The Rose Parade

  Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  New Year’s Fireworks

  Festival of Lights

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• Question 2 out of 10

  What activity do many families do before eating their meal?

  Thanksgiving is centered on gratitude, and many families take a moment to express thanks before dinner.

  Plant a tree

  Share what they are grateful for

  Exchange gifts

  Sing holiday songs

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• Question 3 out of 10

  Which sport has become a major Thanksgiving Day tradition?

  Thanksgiving and football have been linked since the late 1800s, with the NFL hosting games every year.

  Football

  Tennis

  Swimming

  Volleyball

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• Question 4 out of 10

  What is the name of the U.S. tradition where the president spares a turkey?

  Each year the president “pardons” one or two turkeys, allowing them to live on a farm instead of becoming dinner.

  Feather Free Day

  Turkey Relief

  Turkey Pardon

  Harvest Blessing

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• Question 5 out of 10

  Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

  Lincoln officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 to unify the nation during the Civil War.

  Franklin Roosevelt

  George Washington

  Abraham Lincoln

  James Madison

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• Question 6 out of 10

  Which Indigenous group celebrated the 1621 harvest feast with the Pilgrims?

  The Wampanoag people shared the three day harvest celebration with the Pilgrims, which is often referenced as the first Thanksgiving.

  Navajo

  Wampanoag

  Cherokee

  Iroquois

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• Question 7 out of 10

  What is the term for a Thanksgiving celebration held with friends instead of family?

  Friendsgiving has grown in popularity as an alternative or addition to the traditional family gathering.

  Pal Potluck

  Buddies Banquet

  Neighbor Feast

  Friendsgiving

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• Question 8 out of 10

  What is traditionally broken by two people for good luck?

  wo people pull each end of the wishbone, and whoever gets the larger piece is said to have luck.

  Cinnamon stick

  Wishbone

  Pie crust

  Napkin

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• Question 9 out of 10

  What traditional activity takes place at the end of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

  Santa appearing at the end of the parade signals the official start of the Christmas season.

  Lighting a tree

  Releasing balloons

  Confetti canyon

  Santa’s arrival

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• Question 10 out of 10

  What is the term for a Thanksgiving meal where everyone brings a dish to share?

  Potlucks allow everyone to contribute a favorite dish, which is especially common at larger gatherings.

  Cook swap

  Potluck

  Food ring

  Family circle

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