Presidents
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
October 9,2023
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pies
Why do people feel sleepy after a thanksgiving dinner?
They overate
What percent of people have takeout or go to restaurants for thanksgiving?
13%
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12%? 15%? 25%?
About 12 percent
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
30mil? 23mil? 46mil?
About 46 million
What are baby turkeys called?
Poults
What is the percent of people that celebrate Thanksgiving?
97%
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
50%? 65%? 80%?
80%
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
10million? 30million? 50million?
50 million
How fast can turkeys run up till?
25mph
9.6hrs
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
What is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Lobster, swan, seal and goose and—not turkey!
How much was the largest turkey on record?
86 pounds
Where is Thanksgiving ranked out of all the holidays?
2nd after Christmas
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
How many days was the very first thanksgiving?
3 day festival
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
What is a adult female and male turkey called?
A hen and a Tom
Football has been a thanksgiving tradition since when?
1876