Presidential History
Which president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh in pounds?
15 lbs.
What is the name of the race that takes place in numerous cities every Thanksgiving morning?
The Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving occurs on which Thursday in November?
The Fourth
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
(Princeton University vs Yale University)
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers (ew!)
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80 percent
New York City
What area of Massachusetts still looks just like it did in the 17th century?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What professional football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?
The Detroit Lions
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
Which NFL team has never played on Thanksgiving Day?
The Jacksonville Jaguars
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Who was the first video-game character featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common?
According to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, they’re all descendants of passengers or crew on the Mayflower.
Which QB has the most has the most career passing yards on Thanksgiving?
Matthew Stafford
(He surpassed Tony Romo’s career mark in 2017 vs. Minnesota)