Question 1

What is the reason many believe turkey makes us sleepy on Thanksgiving?

Accepted Answer

Because of tryptophan in the turkey.

Answer

Because of the high amount of alcohol consumed.

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Because of the large quantity of carbohydrates eaten.

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Because of the stress of preparing the meal.

Question 2

Which president officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 3

Did the first Thanksgiving in 1621 include turkey?

Accepted Answer

There is no definitive evidence that turkey was served.

Answer

No, only seafood was served.

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Yes, there were many turkeys present.

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Yes, turkey was the main dish.

Question 4

What holiday tradition did Sarah Josepha Hale advocate for?

Accepted Answer

Establishing Thanksgiving as a national holiday.

Answer

Independence Day festivities

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New Year celebrations

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Christmas caroling

Question 5

Which department store first held a Thanksgiving parade?

Accepted Answer

Gimbels

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Sears

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Macy's

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Bloomingdale's

Question 6

What was the main beverage commonly consumed by the Puritans during Thanksgiving?

Accepted Answer

Beer

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Water

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Wine

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Cider

Question 7

What food is famously associated with Thanksgiving in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Pumpkin pie

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Apple pie

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Cheesecake

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Chocolate cake

Question 8

What is the busiest travel day of the year according to Thanksgiving myths?

Accepted Answer

It is not the day before Thanksgiving.

Answer

The day after Thanksgiving

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Christmas Eve

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The Wednesday before Thanksgiving

Question 9

Which animal did Benjamin Franklin suggest as a national symbol instead of the bald eagle?

Accepted Answer

Turkey

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Pigeon

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Ostrich

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Peacock

Question 10

Why do people often think the day after Thanksgiving sees a surge in plumbing issues?

Accepted Answer

People throw food down the garbage disposal.

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Excessive guests using bathrooms

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Leftover food storage

Answer

Increased cooking activity

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