Thanksgiving: Test your Turkey Day knowledge with this quiz
It's not just about roast turkey and pecan pie
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Your support makes all the difference.Thanksgiving: it’s that time of year when Americans around the world prepare to gather with their loved ones to feast, watch football and take a moment to acknowledge all that they have to be grateful for.
But underneath the festivities, the occasion is fascinating, complex and political. So, test how much you know about Thanksgiving with the quiz below.
How did you do? Let us know in the comments below.
If you did better than you thought, perhaps you are one of the millions of people who celebrate the occasion outside of the US. A 2014 study showed that one in six British people celebrate Thanksgiving.
And it is no surprise, considering it is another excuse to tuck into a Christmas Dinner-style feast. On the day, tables are filled with food including a plump turkey, sweet potatoes, green been casserole, and pecan or pumpkin pies for desert.
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