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Quiz: What’s Your Thanksgiving IQ?
Gobble gobble! How much do you know about Turkey Day traditions in the US, Canada and further afield? Take our quiz to find out...
By Gail WilcoxenScroll
When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

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When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving?

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The first American Thanksgiving Day feast is said to have taken place in 1621, but wasn’t officially recognised until much later. Which U.S. President made it a national holiday?

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What special “duty” does the President of the United States have during Thanksgiving every year?

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Though best known as an American and Canadian tradition, Thanksgiving festivals are celebrated in other parts of the world as well. Where is Erntedankfest celebrated?

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Anyone who has ever celebrated Thanksgiving knows that turkey is the main dish during the traditional meal. How many turkeys are eaten in the U.S. each year?

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Speaking of turkeys, what do you call a baby turkey?

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Which of these traditional Christmas songs was originally a Thanksgiving song?

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What spectator event has become a major fixture of Thanksgiving celebrations in the US, watched by about 25 million viewers each year both live and on TV?

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Proceed with caution: The most frequently reported Thanksgiving-related injury is…

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Many Thanksgiving dinners aren’t complete without a serving of congealed “sauce” made from this fruit:

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Though most Thanksgiving feasts last just one day, the much older harvest celebration called Makahiki in Hawaii traditionally lasted…

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What in the world is a turducken?

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Looking for more seasonal fun facts? Check out our list of delicious harvest festivals around the world…
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