Thanksgiving History
Which U.S President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which 2003 holiday comedy was released during Thanksgiving weekend and became a modern Christmas classic?
Elf
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
What is the most popular holiday destination for Thanksgiving in the United States?
Orlando, FL
Which NFL teams have played every Thanksgiving since 1978?
Lions and Cowboys
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game?
1934
n "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving," what unconventional items does Snoopy serve for Thanksgiving dinner?
Toast, popcorn, pretzel sticks, and jellybeans
How many minutes a day does the average American (15 and older) spend eating and drinking?
67 minutes
Which US state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
In Spiderman (2002) which dish does Norman Osborne get caught trying to taste before everyone else?
Sweet Potatoes
How long did the first Thanksgiving meal last?
3 Days
Which state in the US has the most turkeys?
Minnesota
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 Million
When was the first Thanksgiving parade broadcasted on TV?
1946
In "Rocky" (1976), how does Rocky celebrate Thanksgiving with Adrian in one of the film's most romantic scenes?
Go skating at the ice rink
How many people were at the first Thanksgiving meal?
140
In which city does the Thanksgiving parade finish by giving Santa a special city key?
Detroit
Snoopy first made his appearance in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in what year?
1968
Who began the tradition of ‘breaking the wishbone?
The Romans
Adjusted for inflation, which Thanksgiving weekend release holds the record for the highest box office gross?
Toy Story 2
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
In the US, how many towns named Turkey are there?
4
**BONUS** Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina
What company's "Turkey Talk Line" answers over 100,000 calls a year giving general tips and advice on turkey cooking procedure?
Butterball