NFL on Thanksgiving Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nfl-on-thanksgiving-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precedent?College football games on Thanksgiving Day inspired the NFL's tradition
2. What is the dallas cowboys' entry?Became a regular Thanksgiving host in 1966, leveraging their national popularity
3. What is the NFL's tradition on Thanksgiving Day?The NFL has games on Thanksgiving since 1934, especially with the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. These games have become a holiday tradition that many families enjoy.
4. Why do the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving?Owner George Richards started the Lions' Thanksgiving game in 1934 to boost attendance and create a unique holiday attraction. He even broadcast the game nationally to reach more fans.

Collegiate Football: American football played by teams representing colleges and universities.
Cultural Touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a point of reference or shared experience.
Hall of Fame Coach: A coach recognized for exceptional achievements and contributions to the sport, inducted into a Hall of Fame.