Thanksgiving Facts

Though many competing claims exist, the most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day Massachusetts, in 1621.

"The reason that we have so many myths associated with Thanksgiving is that it is an invented tradition. It doesn't originate in any one event. It is based on the New England puritan Thanksgiving, which is a religious Thanksgiving, and the traditional harvest celebrations of England and New England and maybe other ideas like commemorating the pilgrims. All of these have been gathered together and transformed into something different from the original parts." – James W. Baker Senior Historian at Plymouth Plantation

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  1. Which President declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving?
  2. Fact or Fiction:One of America's Founding Fathers thought the turkey should be the national bird of the United States.
  3. Fact or Fiction:On Thanksgiving Day in 2007, two turkeys earned a trip to Disney World.
  4. When did the NFL take up the tradition of games on Thanksgiving Day?
  5. What is the top-turkey producing state in the US?
  6. In a survey conducted by the National Turkey Federation, what percent of Americans said they eat turkey at Thanksgiving?
  7. There are 3 fruits that are entirely native to North American soil, according to the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association - the Concord Grape, the blueberry and the??
  8. The township of Turkey is in what State?
  9. What cartoon character has appeared as a giant balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade more times than any other character in history?
  10. Fact or Fiction: The pilgrims wore only black and white clothing. They had buckles on their hats, garments, and shoes.

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