thanksgiving trivia printable

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Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Trivia Facts!

Thanksgiving is a time for family, feasting, and…trivia? Absolutely! Spice up your Thanksgiving gathering with this printable trivia game full of fun facts and fascinating history.

Why Play Thanksgiving Trivia?

• Spark Conversation: Get everyone talking and laughing with engaging questions.
• Learn Something New: Discover surprising insights about the history of Thanksgiving and its traditions.
• Add a Competitive Edge: Turn it into a friendly competition with prizes for the top scorers.

Ready to test your knowledge? Here's a sample of questions you can use:

Question 1: Who is credited with organizing the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Answer: Governor William Bradford of Plymouth Colony. (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/thanksgiving-history)

Question 2: What was the original name of the Pilgrims' ship that arrived in Plymouth in 1620?

• Answer: The Mayflower (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/thanksgiving-history)

Question 3: Which iconic American dish is traditionally served as the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving feast?

• Answer: Roasted turkey (Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/thanksgiving-history)

Let's Dig Deeper:

• Beyond the Turkey: While the turkey is a Thanksgiving staple, it wasn't always the star of the show. Early Thanksgiving meals included venison, wildfowl, and even shellfish!
• The First Thanksgiving wasn't a Feast: While the image of a massive feast is ingrained in our minds, the first Thanksgiving meal was a simple gathering of thanks between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.
• Thanksgiving Wasn't Always in November: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November. It wasn't until 1941 that Congress officially declared Thanksgiving to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

Get Your Printable Trivia Game:

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Bonus Tip: Encourage your guests to research their favorite Thanksgiving traditions or interesting facts about the holiday and share them with the group.

Let the Thanksgiving trivia fun begin!