Fun Facts
What company is famous for its pre-basted turkeys?
Butterball
On average, how many seeds does a pumpkin have?
5,000 seeds
This Founding Father notoriously preferred the turkey over the bald eagle for the national bird.
Benjamin Franklin
Who shows up at the end of the Parade?
Santa Clause
Who traveled from England to Massachusetts on the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims
What is the average length of a ‘Turkey Trot’?
5 miles
Who began the tradition of ‘breaking the wishbone?
The Ancient Romans
When was the first turkey ever pardoned?
On Christmas Day, by Abraham Lincoln
What country celebrates Octoberfest ?
Germany
Which U.S state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
When was the first Thanksgiving parade broadcasted on TV?
1946
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL football game?
1934
Which U.S President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
Second Monday in October
Which U.S State has the most turkeys?
Minnesota
In the US, how many towns named Turkey are there?
Four
True or False: The first pumpkin pies were made in England.
True
Which ‘Friends’ character said they hate Thanksgiving?
Chandler
What is the name of the festival similar to Thanksgiving in China?
Chung Ch'ui
Which U.S state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
This eating utensil was absent from the first Thanksgiving meal.
fork
Since 1966, this NFL team has played every Thanksgiving Day, starting a tradition.
Dallas Cowboys
Which American President instituted the annual "turkey pardon" at the White House?
George Herbert Walker Bush
Which countries recognize Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Canada, Grenada, Liberia, Saint Lucia, and the United States
Colchester, Connecticut postponed their Thanksgiving in 1705 due to what?
the absence of pumpkin pies