Turkey Day
Trivia
Trivia
What is an adult male turkey called?
Tom
What were last year's top 3 pie flavors?
Apple, Pumpkin and Cherry
How much glitter is typically used during the parade? (lbs)
Over 300 lbs
Which NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions and The Dallas Cowboys
Are pumpkins considered a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
How many states have an official state pie?
6 (Vermont, Florida, Delaware, Maine, Texas, and Illinois)
What did the balloons take place of when introduced in the parade?
Live zoo animals
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the wishbone
What cream pie is actually a cake?
Boston Cream Pie
What was the first character balloon in the Macy's parade?
Felix the Cat
Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumber
What fictional (hopefully) story tells about a murderous duo who bakes their victims into pies?
A tale of Sweeney Todd
Which video game character was the first to be featured in the parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What do you call a baby domestic turkey?
A poult
What sound do female turkeys make?
A cackle
What type of pie is sent to the royal family as British tradition for every jubilee or coronation?
eel pie
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's parade?
25
Referred to as the "pumpkin capital" of the U.S., what town is home to Libby's pumpkin canning plant?
(if we are struggling, I will accept the state)
Morton, Illinois