Presidents & Turkeys
Which president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple Pie
When did canned cranberries first come about?
1912
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
What is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
On average, how many people attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 3.5 million
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500 Calories
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
How many people participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 8,000
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
During which Revolutionary War battle did troops have a day of Thanksgiving?
The Battle of Saratoga
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
Which city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
Which state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What 18-minute monologue is performed on many rock and classic rock stations every Thanksgiving?
Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant”