Thursday, November 27, 2014

Trivia of the Day: Thanksgiving Edition

1. At what New World colony was the first American Thanksgiving celebrated?


Hint: its (unofficial) mascot is a rock. 

2. This annual parade was first held in 1924 and has become one of the most popular customs of Thanksgiving Day celebrations. Which company hosts it?


This company also hosts some of the 
worst prom dresses ever. 

3. While digesting your holiday meal, you might settle in front of the TV to watch a football game. Traditionally, two NFL teams host games on Thanksgiving Day. Name them.


I don't care because cheerleaders.

4. In the U.S., Thanksgiving is celebrated in November. In what month do Canadians celebrate the holiday?


5. Which twentieth century president briefly shifted the day of Thanksgiving from the last Thursday in November to one week earlier to allow for an extra week of holiday shopping?


The man was a beautiful genius.
But the world wasn't ready.





Answers:

1. Plymouth/Plimouth/Colony of New Plymouth
2. Macy's (department store)
3. Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
4. October
5. Franklin Roosevelt 

Source: Brainstormer Pub Quiz

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