The First Thanksgiving
What month did the first Thanksgiving take place?
September
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
JFK
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
What is the most popular Thanksgiving parade?
Macy's Parade
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
How many women were present?
5 women
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
When did canned cranberries first come about?
1912
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
Which state, traditionally, has consumed the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration? (Name one)
Venison, swan, duck and goose
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia, Pennyslvania
During which Revolutionary War battle did the troops have a day of Thanksgiving?
The Battle of Saratoga
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
What year did Adam Sandler release "The Thanksgiving Song?"
1992
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Which president refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
Around 80 percent
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit, Illinois
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds