(Blank)
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's thanksgiving day parade?
25
According to the U.S census bureau, how many places in the U.S are named cranberry
Five
How long is the Macy's thanksgiving day parade route?
2.5 miles
How many cranberries are in one pound?
Roughly 440
What 4 ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water, and butter/shortening
According to a Merriam- Webester, when was the term "friendsgiving" first circulated?
2007
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
When was the first thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
Once cooked, how long can turkey sit before it should be refrigerated?
No longer than two hours
In 1995, this popular thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space?
The potato
According to a poll, what thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating
165 °F
How long did the first thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
Approximately how many pilgrims survived the first winter in America?
Half
Around how many calories are in half-cup serving of bread stuffing?
118
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable
Fruit
What hurricane made landfall on thanksgiving day 2016?
Hurricane otto
What was on the menu of the first thanksgiving?
Venison, goose, duck, fish, and porridge or bread made from corn
Approximately how many pilgrims were at the first thanksgiving harvest feast in 1621?
53
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How many pounds of glitter are sprinkled on Macy's thanksgiving parade floats and costumes?
300 pounds
What were the top three gift categories shoppers spent money on over thanksgiving weekend in 2023?
Clothing, toys, and gift cards
When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?
September 6, 1620
Which founding father once proclaimed, "no citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on thanksgiving day"?
Alexander Hamilton