The Great Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge

How well do you know your turkey day trivia? Put your knowledge to the test with this multiple-choice quiz! Use it on your own or as a Thanksgiving day icebreaker with family and friends. From fun facts to a familiar Christmas song, you might just learn something new.

1. What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

A. 1492

B. 1621

C. 1776

D. 1812

2. Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

A. Cherokee

B. Apache

C. Wampanoag

D. Navajo

3. Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday?

A. Virginia

B. New York

C. Massachusetts

D. Connecticut

4. Which food was likely not served at the first Thanksgiving?

A. Squash or pumpkin

B. Beans

C. Corn

D. Turkey

5. What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

A. The Providence

B. The Mayflower

C. The Liberty

D. The Discovery

6. Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?

A. George Washington

B. Thomas Jefferson

C. Abraham Lincoln

D. Franklin D. Roosevelt

7. Which did the giant balloons replace in the early years of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? 

A. Live Animals

B. Kites

C. Fireworks

D. Bells

8. What is the name of the famous large balloon character that first appeared in the parade in 1934?

A. Mickey Mouse

B. Snoopy

C. Superman

D. Felix the Cat

9. Which popular Thanksgiving side dish was invented by Campbell’s Soup in 1955?

A. Mashed potatoes

B. Green bean casserole

C. Stuffing

D. Sweet potato casserole

10. Which Christmas song was originally written for a Thanksgiving church program?

A. Jingle Bell Rock

B. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

C. Joy to The World

D. Jingle Bells

Answer Key:

1. B 1621

2. C Wampanoag

3. B New York

4. D. Turkey

5. B The Mayflower

6. C. Abraham Lincoln

7. A. Live Animals

8. D. Felix the Cat

9. B. Green bean casserole

10. D. Jingle Bells