Thanksgiving History
How long did the 1st Thanksgiving last?
What is 3 days
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
80%
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade?
Philadelphia
What state consumes the most turkey's on Thanksgiving?
California
What President was the 1st to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
In what month was the 1st Thanksgiving thought to be celebrated?
September
What did the Guinness Book of World Records heaviest turkey weigh in at?
86 pounds
What city hosted the first Turkey Trot
Buffalo, New York
Sarah Josepha Hale, who campaigned for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, wrote what famous song?
What Revolutionary War battle did soldiers have a day of Thanksgiving
Battle of Saratoga
How many turkey's are prepared for Thanksgiving each year in the US
46 million
What year did canned cranberries make an appearance?
1912
What year was the first NFL Thanksgiving Day Game?
1920
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
What Native American tribe celebrated the 1st Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims
Wampanoag
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed on Thanksgiving in the US
50 million
Statistically, what is Americans preferred Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?
3.5 million
What popular song's real title is "The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day"?
"Over the River and Through the Woods"
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
About how many calories on average are consumed, PER PERSON, at Thanksgiving dinner
4,500
What year was the green bean casserole introduced to the Thanksgiving menu?
1955
What city's Thanksgiving Day parade ends with Santa getting a key to the city?
Detroit
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000