Foods
88% of Americans eat this with their Thanksgiving meal.
Turkey
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
In a tradition that is said to have started 2,400 years ago, which part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a good luck custom?
Wishbone
Which is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What is the most hated food during Thanksgiving?
Cranberry Sauce
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
a. 2 days
b. 3 days
c. 5 days
b. 3 days
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie
On average, how much time is spent on cooking the Thanksgiving meal?
Where do turkeys sleep?
a. nests
b. caves
c. trees
d. fields
c. Trees!
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
3,000 to 4,500
On average how much weight do people gain after Thanksgiving?
1.10 pounds
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
When surveyed, people stated they are most thankful for?
Their Family and Friends
What is the dangling skin under a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds
How much time is spent on eating the Thanksgiving meal?
16 minutes
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Where is the biggest Turkey Trot in the country located?
Sacramento, California