Random Facts
Which football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions and The Dallas Cowboys
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?
Germany
Which Peanuts character wears the chef hat in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”?
Snoopy
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
11
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as “a bird of courage?
Benjamin Franklin
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”?
2
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
When did A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving premiere?
1973
Which U.S. president didn't “believe” in Thanksgiving because he thought the holiday was too religious?
Thomas Jefferson
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million
In the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song, how many French hens does the true love give?
3
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What was the first character balloon in the Macy's Parade?
Felix the cat
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space?
The potato
What beverage company has used Santa Claus in its Christmas marketing since 1931?
Coca Cola
Approximately how many cranberries are in one pound?
440
How much glitter is typically used during the Macy's Thanksgiving parade?
Over 300 pounds
How long was the Mayflower’s voyage from England to America?
66 days
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Lobster, oysters, fish, and possibly eel
In the movie A Christmas Story, what did Ralphie’s aunt make him?
A bunny onesie
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
25