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Thanksgiving Trivia

Here are 20 fun and interesting Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers:

Question: What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

Answer: 1621

Question: Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Question: What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?

Answer: The Mayflower

Question: What is the most commonly consumed meat at Thanksgiving in the U.S.?

Answer: Turkey

Question: Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

Answer: The Wampanoag tribe

Question: What popular Thanksgiving food was originally served at the first Thanksgiving?

Answer: Turkey (although it was not the main dish)

Question: What is the name of the parade that takes place in New York City every Thanksgiving?

Answer: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Question: Which president attempted to change Thanksgiving from a Thursday to the third Friday in November?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question: What fruit is commonly made into a sauce or jelly for Thanksgiving?

Answer: Cranberries

Question: What state produces the most pumpkins in the U.S.?

Answer: Illinois

Question: What holiday comes right after Thanksgiving?

Answer: Black Friday

Question: Which Native American woman saved the life of John Smith and is famous for her association with the early Jamestown colony?

Answer: Pocahontas (though she was not part of the Thanksgiving celebration, she is closely related to early American history).

Question: What is the traditional side dish made from mashed potatoes and marshmallows, often found on Thanksgiving dinner tables?

Answer: Sweet Potato Casserole

Question: Which city is known as the "Turkey Capital of the World"?

Answer: Turkey, Texas

Question: What is the name of the feast that is considered the first Thanksgiving meal?

Answer: The Harvest Feast of 1621

Question: How many turkeys are typically eaten on Thanksgiving Day in the U.S.?

Answer: Approximately 46 million

Question: What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly known as?

Answer: Black Friday

Question: What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving in many American families?

Answer: Football

Question: What is the name of the popular TV sitcom episode that revolves around a Thanksgiving dinner with a "Central Perk" twist?

Answer: Friends (Season 1, Episode 9: "The One Where Underdog Gets Away")

Question: What were the Pilgrims' main crops they grew during their time in America?

Answer: Corn (maize)

Feel free to use these trivia questions to liven up your Thanksgiving celebration!

Today’s Quotes

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."-Aesop

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."-Lao Tzu

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."-Mahatma Gandhi

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Today’s Positive Stories

Here are four heartwarming and positive real-life Thanksgiving stories that celebrate kindness, community, and gratitude:

1. The Thanksgiving Turkey Tradition

In 1989, a man named William "Bill" Haney of Philadelphia wanted to make a difference. He started a small Thanksgiving tradition: each year, he would buy a few turkeys to donate to families in need. Over the years, his efforts grew, and what began as a handful of turkeys for local families turned into a massive community effort. Today, Haney's turkey drive donates thousands of turkeys every year to families across the city. Bill's Thanksgiving tradition reminds us how one person's kindness can inspire others to give and spread joy to many.

2. The Homeless Thanksgiving Meal in New York City

Each Thanksgiving, Chef José Andrés and his non-profit organization, World Central Kitchen, provide meals to thousands of people in need. In 2020, despite the challenges of the pandemic, Chef Andrés and his team distributed more than 1 million meals across the U.S., with a focus on cities like New York and Washington, D.C. One year, Chef Andrés personally helped serve Thanksgiving dinner to those experiencing homelessness in New York City. His mission to feed those in need on Thanksgiving, and every day, has inspired countless others to see the importance of compassion and generosity.

3. The Salvation Army's Annual Thanksgiving Meals

For over 100 years, The Salvation Army has been serving Thanksgiving meals to those in need. In Chicago, a story emerged where volunteers went above and beyond to serve a Thanksgiving meal to a man who was homeless and had been waiting at the shelter for hours. As the volunteers served him his meal, they realized he had no family, and many were moved to sit and share their own meal with him. That act of kindness not only filled his stomach but also warmed his heart, and he thanked everyone for reminding him that he wasn't alone on such a special day.

4. The Thanksgiving Miracle of 2018

In 2018, a woman named Catherine S. from Denver shared a powerful Thanksgiving story on social media. She was working at a nursing home when one of the residents, an elderly woman named Mabel, was feeling very lonely and sad because she didn't have family to celebrate with. Catherine decided to join Mabel for dinner, and as they sat together, Mabel opened up about her past and the many Thanksgiving dinners she'd enjoyed with her children. The two women talked for hours and even exchanged stories about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions. Catherine later shared that the simple act of being there for Mabel made that Thanksgiving more meaningful than anything she could have planned.

These stories highlight the true essence of Thanksgiving—helping others, sharing with those in need, and making sure that no one has to spend the holiday alone.

Today’s Affirmations

"I am grateful for the present moment and open to the opportunities it brings."

"I radiate positivity, and my thoughts and actions create a bright future."

Today’s Smile

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