Presidents!
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
President Abraham Lincoln
The first Thanksgiving lasted how many days?
3 days
Who played in the NFL's first Thanksgiving Day game?
Detroit Lions & Chicago Bears (Bears won 19-16)
What utensil was missing from the first Thanksgiving?
Forks
What year was the Macy's Day Parade first held?
1924
In what year did George H.W. Bush officially make turkey pardoning an annual event?
1989
How many towns in the U.S. are named Turkey?
4 (Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina)
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving Day?
Jacksonville Jaguars
What year were frozen TV Dinners created due to the overbuying of turkeys by a worker at Swanson?
1953
What movie had live footage of the Macy's Day Parade?
Miracle on 34th Street
Which president first pardoned a turkey?
President John F. Kennedy.
How many turkeys are killed each year for Thanksgiving?
46 million
What two NFL teams have played every Thanksgiving since 1966?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What animal was the main dish at the first Thanksgiving?
Deer
Which Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells (The One Horse Open Sleigh)
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving?
How long does the Macy's Day Parade last?
3 Hours
Who holds the record for most rushing yards on Thanksgiving Day?
OJ Simpson (273 yards vs the Lions in 1976)
How long does it take to thaw a frozen 15 lbs turkey?
3 days, (24 hours for every 5lbs)
In a Thanksgiving "Friends" episode, Rachel attempts to make a dessert that fails miserably, what was she trying to make?
A Trifle that got mixed with Shepard's Pie
Which President moved Thanksgiving one week forward (to the 3rd Thursday of November)- it only lasted 2 years?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What two teams were the first to play on Thanksgiving in 1876 (college teams)?
Yale and Princeton
What dish/food/dessert has the most calories per serving?
Pecan Pie
The Friday following Thanksgiving is the busiest day for Retail workers as well as what other profession?
Plumbers