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The history of the presidential turkey pardon

PBS NewsHour

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What do you think is the significance of pardoning a turkey during Thanksgiving?
Why do you think certain traditions, like the presidential turkey pardon, become popular over time?
If you could create a new holiday tradition, what would it be and why?

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1. How many turkeys are expected to be consumed by Americans during the holiday season?

2. What is the reason given for the two turkeys being spared?

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1. Which president was falsely believed to be the first to pardon a turkey?

2. Who was the first president to use the word 'pardon' in relation to the turkey tradition?

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1. In what year did the White House allow online voters to choose the names of the turkeys?

2. What change did the pandemic bring to the turkey pardon tradition?

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

2. What is the speaker's overall attitude towards the turkey pardon tradition?

3. Which of the following best summarizes the main message of the video?

Related to: The history of the presidential turkey pardon

How do you feel about the tradition of pardoning a turkey? Do you think it has any significant impact?
What are some other holiday traditions that you find interesting or unusual?
How do traditions like the turkey pardon reflect cultural values or societal changes?
In what ways can traditions be adapted or changed to fit modern times?