Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving Day a national holiday?
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In 1863 Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving.
Which Native American tribe helped English pilgrims celebrate what is popularly known as the first Thanksgiving?
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The Wampanoag lived near Plymouth for more than 10,000 years before Europeans arrived.
What fruity condiment is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner favorite?
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Cranberry sauce became popular in the early 20th century when farmers began harvesting bigger crops in bogs.
Where did the Thanksgiving pilgrims first come ashore in the New World?
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The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Harbor on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620.
What does cornucopia mean?
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The horn of plenty is a symbol of abundant harvest that often appears on Thanksgiving dinner tables.
What was included in the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
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Animals from Central Park Zoo including camels, donkeys, elephants and goats starred in the parade’s early years.
What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
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“Jingle Bells” was written by James Lord Pierpont for his father’s Sunday school class to perform—on Thanksgiving.
Which of the following NFL teams traditionally hosts an annual Thanksgiving Day game?
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The Lions hold the record for the most games played on Thanksgiving Day.
Besides Black Friday, what other observance falls on the day after Thanksgiving?
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The “Native American Heritage Day Resolution 2009” was signed by President Barack Obama, designating the Friday after Thanksgiving for the celebration.
Which chemical in turkey meat do many scientists credit with making you tired after Thanksgiving dinner?
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Tryptophan is an amino acid that produces serotonin, a hormone that can influence sleep and mood.
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