thanksgiving origins
When was the first thanksgiving feast and how many days did it last?
What is the estimated number of pumpkin pies Americans consume?
Americans eat an estimated 50 million pumpkin pies on thanksgiving
What are baby turkeys called?
baby turkeys are called poults
On average how many calories does it contain?
A average thanksgiving meal contains 3,000 calories and 160 grams of fat
What month was thanksgiving originally celebrated on?
Thanksgiving was originally celebrated in mid-October
What year was thanksgiving established as a national holida?
It was established as a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln
When were tv dinners invented?
The invention of tv dinners was a result of a thanksgiving order gone wrong. In 1953 C.A Swanson and sons overestimated turkey sales and ended up with 260 tons of leftover frozen turke. A Swanson salesman suggested using the turkey in frozen dinners and the following year the company released the first tv tray dinner
How fast can a turkey run?
Turkeys can run up to 25 MPH (almost as fast as usain bolt)
how much was the most expensive thanksgiving?
The most expensive thanksgiving dinner costs $181,000
who wanted to make the turkey be the national bird?
BenJamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird
What year did the macys thanksgiving parade begin?
The parade began in 1924 to celebrate the expansion of Macys herald square store
What food is known for being the ori superfood?
Cranberries were the original superfood
Which turkey can gobble and which one cannot?
Only male turkeys gobble. female turkeys cackle
How many people attended the first thanksgiving celebration in 1621?
It included 50 pilgrims 90 wampanoag Indians it’s believed by historians that only five women were present
What year did snoopy make his first appearance in the macys day parade?
Snoopy made his debut as a balloon in 1968
throughout the years the beagle has been represented by 7 balloons making 39 appearances on and off through 2015 before he was replaced by Charlie Brown in 2016 he returned as an astronaut for the 2019 parade bringing his balloon total to eight
What year did the White House turkey pardon tradition begin?
The tradition of pardoning a turkey at the White House began in 1989 with George H.W bush
How many turkeys will be consumed over thanksgiving?
46 million turkeys will be consumed over thanksgiving
How much did the largest turkey weigh?
The largest turkey on record weighed 86 pounds (about the size of a 12 year old)
What were four food items on the menu during the first thanksgiving?
1.venison
2.duck
3.goose
4.oysters
Who is the mother of thanksgiving?
Sarah Joseph hale was actually the mother of thanksgiving
which state is known for the top turkey producing state?
Minnesota is the top turkey producing state raising around 40 million turkeys
What is the average cost of thanksgiving dinner?
A classic holiday feast for 10 is expected to cost $61.17 this year this is down considerably from 2022 when the same meal cost $64.05
(double points if you can get both correct)
how fast can wild turkeys fly?
what is the lifespan of a turkey?
Wild turkeys can fly up to 55 MPH in short bursts but domesticated turkeys are bred to be heavier and can’t fly.
the natural lifespan of a turkey is up to 10 year.
Which famously known Christmas song was originally a thanksgiving day song?
Jingle bells was originally a thanksgiving day song
What year was the first professional thanksgiving day football game played?
The first professional thanksgiving day football game was played in 1920