Thanksgiving Facts & Figures
The Native American tribe that joined the Pilgrims for the “First Thanksgiving” in 1621
Wampanoag
The McCallister family is flying to this European city when they leave Kevin behind
Paris
This Hindu "Festival of Lights" in October or November features diyas (oil lamps) and fireworks to symbolize good triumphing over evil
Diwali
"Hark! The herald angels sing…”
“Glory to the newborn King”
The only mammal capable of true flight
A bat
The average weight, in pounds, of turkeys used in the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation (2024–2025 range)
40–45 pounds
This 2003 British rom-com actually opens with a montage of arrivals at London's Heathrow Airport
Love Actually
This seven-day holiday, created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, celebrates African American culture from December 26 to January 1
Kwanzaa
"Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day…"
“you gave it away”
The only letter that doesn’t appear on the periodic table
J
The only current NFL team to have played on Thanksgiving 10+ times but never as an annual host
Chicago Bears
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, this character famously tries to direct the Christmas play
Lucy
The Swahili term for the seven candles lit nightly during Kwanzaa, representing the people, struggle, and future
Kinara
"Yuletide carols being sung by a choir"
"and folks dressed up like Eskimos"
The only U.S. state capital with three words in its name
Salt Lake City
The Thanksgiving Day parade was held in 1924 by this Philadelphia department store
Gimbels
A family gathers for Thanksgiving in this black-and-white 1980s classic Woody Allen film
Hannah and Her Sisters
Icelandic kids leave this in the window for the 13 Yule Lads, who fill it with treats—or potatoes if they've been naughty
A shoe
"City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style…”"
“In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas”
Elvis Presley’s last words
“I’m going to the bathroom to read”?
Two U.S. states that raise the most turkeys (name either)
Minnesota or North Carolina
This actor narrates How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) and also provides the voice of the Grinch
Boris Karloff
Swedish families celebrate Christmas with this elaborate rice porridge dish, hiding an almond inside for good fortune
Risgrynsgröt
"Then I saw mommy tickle Santa Claus"
"Underneath his beard so snowy white"
The only number that, when spelled out, has its letters in alphabetical order