Thanksgiving
What day of week does Thanksgiving fall on?
Thursday
What famous Thanksgiving fruit bounces?
Ripe cranberries
What year was the first Thanksgiving held?
1621
What profession experiences its busiest day on Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
what are some traditional Thanksgiving dishes?
Turkey, Dressing/stuffing, sweet Yams
What are female turkeys called?
Hens
Which Founding Father allegedly wanted the turkey to be America’s national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
What Thanksgiving staple do Americans enjoy approximately 80 million pounds of during Thanksgiving week?
Cranberries
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abe Lincoln
Per Butterball, how long should a cooked turkey rest before carving?
Fifteen minutes
Which U.S. president made the presidential pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey
George H. W. Bush
What was the name of the Indian tribe that celebrated Thanksgiving with the pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What two teams played the first NFL Thanksgiving Day game?
Detroit Lions & Chicago Bears
What company created the original green bean casserole recipe?
Campbell’s
What country besides the United States celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
What type of silverware was missing at the first Thanksgiving?
Fork
How many calories does the average American eat on Thanksgiving Day?
3,000 to 4,500 Calories
How many pounds of turkey does the average American eat each year?
15lbs
12. What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
1924
What was the first character balloon ever in the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
Felix the Cat