Cost of the Meal
Preparing dishes at home instead of buying pre-made ones from the store reflects this trade-off, which includes time spent cooking.
Opportunity Cost
Is a pumpkin a vegetable or a fruit?
Fruit
What kind of employment is it called when you are only hired for a specific amount of time?
Seasonal
What is the most common form of travel for Thanksgiving?
cars
Which turkey gobbles, the male or female?
male
What is the economic term for the gradual increase of prices overtime? Which we've seen in the cost of a meal for Thanksgiving.
Inflation
Weather events like drought reduce crop yields, leading to this economic condition.
Supply Decrease
What are “doorbusters”?
Deep-discount, limited-quantity deals to draw early crowds.
What is the average amount of people at dinner for Thanksgiving?
9
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What Thanksgiving dish staple is currently experiencing a shortage?
Turkey
How many turkeys do Americans prepare each Thanksgiving?
46 million
Which city originated the term "Black Friday"?
Philadelphia
What is the most traveled day of the year?
Sunday after Thanksgiving
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
What was the cost of the world's most expensive Thanksgiving?
$180,000
How many cranberries are needed to make one can of cranberry sauce?
About 200
When was “Cyber Monday” coined and by whom?
2005
What percentage of people will fly for Thanksgiving?
13%
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
How much was the average cost of a Thanksgiving meal in 2024?
$58.08
What state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How many U.S. shoppers participated over the 2024 5-day weekend?
~197 million
How many people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving?
82 million
What movie holds the record for the highest-grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?
Moana 2