Fun Food Facts
What do people traditionally break from the turkey, often making a wish?
Wishbone
What special run or walk event is often held on Thanksgiving morning?
A Turkey Trot
What is the loose skin that hangs under a turkey’s neck called?
A wattle
What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, goose, duck, fish and porridge or bread made from corn
What is the day after Thanksgiving commonly called?
Black Friday
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
In what decade did both the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Parade start?
The 1920’s (specifically 1924)
True or False: Wild turkeys can fly.
True.
Despite their size, wild turkeys are strong, agile fliers. They can fly up to 55 miles per hour for short distances, typically to escape predators or reach a safe perch in trees.
How many days was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires. There are more than three times the daily average calls about home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Cranberries were used by Native Americans for what purpose besides food?
Dye and medicine
What NFL team has hosted a game every Thanksgiving since 1934?
Detroit Lions
What is an adult male turkey called?
What is an adult female turkey called?
What is a baby turkey called?
A tom
A hen
A poult
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
How many calls does the Butterball turkey talk line get each year?
100,000
In 2016, the company's popular cooking crisis management team also introduced a 24-hour text message line or Butterball turkey talk line for the lead-up to the big day.
Known as the "horn of plenty," symbolizes abundance and nourishment. It originates from Greek mythology, where it was said to be a magical goat’s horn that provided endless food and drink.
Cornucopia
Which department store held the first Thanksgiving Day parade in the United States?
Gimbels
The first parade was held in Philadelphia in 1920.
Which state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.?
Minnesota is the top turkey producers.
How long did the Mayflower‘s voyage take?
66 days
In which month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
October
The nutrient, Tryptophan, found in turkey is said to?
Make people drowsy
With 15 Best in Show titles, what dog breed has had the most wins at the National Dog Show (which airs on Thanksgiving Day)?
Wire Fox Terrier
Who was the first president to ''pardon'' a turkey?
John F Kennedy
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973