As you enjoy the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast, how much do you know about the original celebration that began the holiday tradition? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.

1. The Pilgrims were grateful for having survived their first year in the New World. When was the first Thanksgiving held?

A: 1492

B: 1607

C: 1621

D: 1776

Answer: C. After arriving in 1620, the first winter in Plymouth, Mass., had been especially hard for the settlers. So they commemorated their survival with a festival in 1621, most likely held sometime between Sept. 21 and Nov. 11.

2. How long did the festivities at that first Thanksgiving last?

A: One day

B: Three days

C: Five days

D: One week

Answer: B. Besides stuffing themselves with food, the Pilgrims also managed time for games, militar

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