The First Thanksgiving
Traditional Dishes
Thanksgiving Traditions
Gathering Numbers
Presidents and Thanksgiving
100

Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?

Squanto

100

When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?

1955

100

When is Thanksgiving in Canada?

The second Monday in October

100

About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?

50 Million

100

Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

Abraham Lincoln

200

How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?

Three days

200

What kind of pies do American prefer on Thanksgiving?

Apple Pie

200

When was the first Thanksgiving football game?

1876

200

What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?

12%

200

Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?

George Washington

300

How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?

Five
300

What traditional dish was missing at the first Thanksgiving?

Turkey
300

When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?

1920

300

How many calories are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?

4,500 Calories

300

Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?

George H.W. Bush

400

What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?

The Wampanoag

400

How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?

15 pounds

400

When was the first Turkey Trot?

1896

400

How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?

46 Million

400

Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?

John F. Kennedy

500

In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?

September

500

WILD CARD - Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?

Plumbers

500

What did President Calvin Coolidge receive as a Thanksgiving present?

A live raccoon

500

How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?

80%

500

Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Thomas Jefferson

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