Thanksgiving Day Trivia...True or False?

 Monty Wyne

Thanksgiving is a day we all look forward to. When family and friends come together to celebrate, to share stories and memories, to enjoy another helping of pumpkin pie, and to watch one of America’s favorite pastimes. Why not add a little fun to the day’s festivities and play a round or two of Thanksgiving Day Trivia, True or False?  On to the first question...

Question #1:

True or False? All turkeys are equipped with wings, but they’re slow-moving birds that simply don’t have the capability to fly.

Question #2:

True or False? Despite the turkey’s leisurely pace, some say this awkward looking bird actually inspired a popular ballroom dance.

Question #3:

True or False? The Pilgrims and the Wampanoags’ first Thanksgiving celebration in 1621 lasted for three days. Carrots, beans, spinach, and turkey were in abundance.   

Question #4:

True or False? Any tried-and-true sports fan looks forward to watching their favorite NFL team on Thanksgiving Day. This popular American tradition began in 1934.    

Question #5:

True or False? Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is the oldest Thanksgiving parade, and they were the first American department store to sponsor such a popular event. 

Ready to see how you did? Keep scrolling to read the answers!


Answers:

1. True. Domesticated turkeys, served on Thanksgiving Day, cannot fly. However, wild turkeys, can reach running speeds of 20-25 mph and fly up to 55 mph.

2. Impossible? Nope. That’s true. A turkey’s short and jerky steps inspired the “turkey trot,” a simple two-step dance that became popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

3. True and False. No doubt carrots, beans, and spinach were plentiful, but not turkey. Venison and seafood, like cod, shrimp, and oysters, were the main course of the day.

 4. True. The NFL held the first Thanksgiving Day game between the Lions and the Bears in 1934 and the game was attended by 26,000 fans.

5. False. The first department store to sponsor a Thanksgiving Day parade was Gimbel’s in Philadelphia. It took place in 1920. Macy’s first year was 1924.

We hope you enjoyed your historical journey and found the questions challenging. We wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

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