Quiz: Do You remember if These Thanksgiving Facts Are TRUE or FALSE?

True. The first Thanksgiving feast between Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

False. While wild fowl was likely present, there is no direct evidence that turkey was served. Venison and seafood were more certain.

True. President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, thanks in part to the efforts of Sarah Josepha Hale.

True. The first Macy's parade was in 1924, featuring floats, bands, and animals from the Central Park Zoo.

False. Americans consume about 46 million turkeys each Thanksgiving, according to the National Turkey Federation.

False. Cranberries were available but sugar was scarce, so cranberry sauce as we know it was not served.

True. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known for major retail sales and is considered the start of the holiday shopping season.

False. While pumpkins were available, there was no wheat flour or butter to make pie crust, so pumpkin pie was not served.

False. This is a modern stereotype. Pilgrims actually wore colorful clothing in shades of brown, green, and blue, and buckles became popular later.

True. Since 1942, Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November by federal law.

False. While Truman received turkeys, the formal pardon tradition began with President George H.W. Bush in 1989.

True. The 1621 harvest celebration lasted three days and included games, feasting, and diplomacy.

False. Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October.

False. The wishbone tradition dates back to ancient Etruscans and Romans, not the Pilgrims.

True. According to the USDA, Americans eat about 80 million pounds of cranberries each Thanksgiving.