Thanksgiving Trivia for Kids (with Answers)

Easy Thanksgiving trivia for children

Thanksgiving Trivia for Kids, Part 1

What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

1. 1621
2. 1776
3. 1492
4. 1620

Which vegetable is a traditional part of Thanksgiving dinners?

1. Carrot
2. Pumpkin
3. Watermelon
4. Cabbage

Who sailed on the Mayflower to America?

1. Christopher Columbus
2. The Pilgrims
3. Vikings
4. Native Americans

Answers: 1621, pumpkins, the Pilgrims

Kids Thanksgiving Trivia, Part 2

What bird is a symbol of Thanksgiving?

1. Eagle
2. Hawk
3. Turkey
4. Pheasant

What delicious food is a must-have during Thanksgiving dinners?

1. Macaroni and Cheese
2. Cranberry Sauce
3. French Fries
4. Pizza

Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863?

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. George Washington
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answers: turkey, cranberry sauce, Abraham Lincoln

Thanksgiving Questions for Kids, Part 3

Which sweet pie is a popular dessert on Thanksgiving?

1. Key lime pie
2. Pecan Pie
3. Lemon Pie
4. Meat Pie

What do people traditionally do after a Thanksgiving meal?

1. Eat more food
2. Go shopping
3. Watch a movie
4. Take a nap

Which famous event is associated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans during Thanksgiving?

1. The first baseball game
2. The first parade
3. The first harvest feast
4. The first space launch

Answers: pecan pie, take a nap, the first harvest feast

Thanksgiving Trivia for Kids, Part 4

What is the main ingredient in stuffing?

1. Bread
2. Rice
3. Pasta
4. Potatoes

What is the name of the big parade that takes place on Thanksgiving Day in New York City?

1. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
2. Pilgrim parade
3. Turkey Trot parade
4. Harvest festival parade

What is the traditional color of Thanksgiving decorations?

1. Red and green
2. Orange and brown
3. Blue and white
4. Purple and yellow

Answers: bread, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, orange and brown

Easy Thanksgiving Trivia, Part 5

Which day of the week is American Thanksgiving typically celebrated on?

1. Friday
2. Tuesday
3. Thursday
4. Sunday

What is the purpose of a turkey wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner?

1. To make a wish
2. To stir gravy
3. To carve the turkey
4. To sprinkle salt

What is a traditional activity the day after Thanksgiving?

1. Caroling
2. Making gingerbread houses
3. Black Friday shopping
4. Planting trees

Answers: Thursday, to make a wish, Black Friday shopping

Thanksgiving Trivia Questions for Kids, Part 6

What is the name of the dessert that has a graham cracker crust, cream cheese, and pumpkin puree?

1. Pumpkin cheesecake
2. Pumpkin pie
3. Pumpkin pudding
4. Pumpkin roll

Which day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

1. Thursday
2. Wednesday
3. Monday
4. Tuesday

What do Americans often watch on TV after their Thanksgiving meal?

1. Football
2. Cartoons
3. Cooking Shows
4. Movies

Answers: pumpkin cheesecake, Monday, football

Thanksgiving Questions and Answers

1. When was the first Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621.

2. Who celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans.

3. Why did they celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
They celebrated a good harvest and gave thanks for food.

4. What food did they eat at the first Thanksgiving?**
They ate wild turkey, corn, fish, and vegetables.

5. Was pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving?
No, there was pumpkin, but not pumpkin pie.

6. When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made it a holiday.

7. Why did Abraham Lincoln make Thanksgiving a holiday?
He wanted people to be thankful and united during the Civil War.

8. Do all countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
No, Thanksgiving is mainly in the United States and Canada.

9. When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?
Canada celebrates Thanksgiving in October.

10. Why is Thanksgiving important today?
It is a time for family, food, and giving thanks.

More Thanksgiving Resources

• ESL Thanksgiving Games and Activities (for teachers)
• Would you Rather Thanksgiving Questions

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