Parade
On what holiday was the first Thanksgiving Day parade commemorating?
Christmas
What tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
breaking the wishbone
What is an adult male turkey called?
Tom
What food was not served at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What are most people thankful for on Thanksgiving (2 things)?
Family and Friends
What balloon has appeared the most in the parade?
Snoopy
What is Americans' favorite side dish on Thanksgiving?
How much does the largest turkey on record weigh?
86 lbs
How long did the first Thanksgiving Day feast last?
What football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Dallas and Detroit
What did the balloons replace prior to their first appearance?
live zoo animals
How many people on average do hosts have at Thanksgiving dinner?
11
How many feathers does the average turkey have?
5000
What city is host to the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade?
Philadelphia
What retailer was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day parade?
Gimbels department store
How much glitter is used during the parade?
around 300 pounds
What fruit is eaten the most on Thanksgiving?
pumpkin
What percentage of Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
88
What President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
plumbers
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first air on TV?
1948
How many cranberries (in pounds) do American's eat during Thanksgiving?
80 million
What state produces the most turkeys?
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth MA
What year did Adam Sandler release the Thanksgiving Song?