Q: How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
Which Founding Father called the turkey a "bird of courage," and wanted it to be the national bird?
A: Benjamin Franklin.
How many ridges are there on a 14-ounce can of
A: 17 ridges.
Q: Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
What year did Snoopy first appear in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A2: 1968
What is the recommended safe internal temperature for a cooked turkey?
A: 165°F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Which food was common at the first Thanksgiving but is not always eaten today?
Rice
Which U.S. state produces the most turkeys annually?
A4: Minnesota
How many calories does the average American consume during a typical Thanksgiving dinner?
A: Approximately 3,000 calories for the main meal alone, and potentially up to 4,500 total throughout the day with appetizers and drinks.
Which Native American tribe joined the Pilgrims for the feast?
The Wampanoag tribe
Q: True or False: The Pilgrims called themselves "Pilgrims"?
A: False. They referred to themselves as "Saints" or "Separatists". The term "Pilgrims" wasn't widely used until the 1800s.
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Which U.S. state was the first to recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday?
A: New York was the first state to officially recognize Thanksgiving as a holiday.
What type of meat was actually the main dish at the first Thanksgiving, instead of turkey?
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Answer: Toast, popcorn, pretzels and jelly beans