The first Thanksgiving took place almost 400 years ago. Although the menu has changed over the years, many Thanksgiving traditions were passed down from the pilgrims. Test your Thanksgiving knowledge, and check your answers below in the exclusive content.
| 1. In 1621, the first Thanksgiving dinner was served to pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Which president declared Thanksgiving Day a federal holiday? | A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. Thomas Jefferson D. Grover Cleveland |
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| 2. Turkey has been the meat of choice on Thanksgiving Day for families across America for as long as we can remember. How many of these feathered birds are carved up each Thanksgiving? | A. 8 million B. 29 million C. 46 million D. 72 million |
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| 3. After the parade winds down and everyone is full from dinner, an American tradition is to watch football. Which two professional football teams play every year on Thanksgiving Day? | A. Seahawks and Colts B. Saints and Patriots C. Vikings and 49ers D. Lions and Cowboys |
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| 4. Black Friday is a major source of excitement for millions of discount seekers every year. Last year, how much did the combined Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales equal? | A. $12.3 billion B. $16.2 billion C. $19.7 billion D. $24.5 billion |
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Answers:
1. B – Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863.
Source: http://www.history.com/
2. C – Each Thanksgiving, 46 million turkeys are served in the U.S.
Source: http://www.illinois.edu/
3. D – Although the opponents change, the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys play every Thanksgiving.
Source: http://www.nfl.com/
4. A – In 2013, the combined Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales equaled $12.3 billion.
