Macy's Parade
Live animals in the first Macy's parades came from this NYC attraction.
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Before plastic was introduced, football helmets were made of this material.
What is leather?
The first department store to advertise post-Thanksgiving shopping deals.
What is Macy's?
What is the amount spent by Americans on Cyber Monday?
What is the ninth month? (Novem = nine)
The Macy's parade was originally held to celebrate this holiday
What is Christmas?
What are chicken wings?
The original term Black Friday was applied to this catastrophic event.
What is the stock market crash of 1929?
Besides low prices, this is the most important thing buyers look for on Cyber Monday deals.
What is free shipping?
The name of another special program (not the Macy's parade) that airs on Thanksgiving day each year.
What is the National Dog Show/AKC Dog Show?
The first year the Macy's parade was televised.
(Hint: The parade started in 1924 but wasn't televised until later!)
What is 1946?
The Pro Bowl is played every year in this state.
What is Hawaii?
This is the average time a person waits in line on Black Friday
What is 2.5 hours?
The term Cyber Monday was coined in this year.
What is 2005?
The musical group who sings the song November Rain (1991).
What is Guns 'N Roses?
You have to weigh at least this much to be a Macy's balloon handler.
What is 120 pounds?
This team had a completely perfect season in 1972.
Who are the Miami Dolphins?
The word "black" in Black Friday refers to this?
What is black ink? (When a company becomes profitable.)
This company captures about 40 percent of all Cyber Monday business.
What is Amazon?
These three major holidays are observed in the U.S. during the month of November.
What is Thanksgiving Day, Veteran's Day, and Election Day?
This cartoon character was the first giant balloon in the Macy's parade.
Who is Felix the Cat? (1927)
Fun fact: In 1928, Felix was inflated with helium, and without a plan to deflate this massive balloon, parade organizers simply let Felix fly off into the sky.
The winning-est coach in NFL history.
Who is Don Shula?
The busiest holiday shopping day is actually this day.
What is the Saturday before Christmas?
Numbers 2 and 3 on the list of the top Cyber Monday retailers.
What are Walmart and Target?
In the U.S., this colorful root vegetable has its awareness month in November.
What is sweet potatoes/Sweet Potato Awareness Month?