Thanksgiving I
Which Christmas song was traditionally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin Pie
Which tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
Breaking the fishbone
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln (16th President)
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating?
Christmas
Are pumpkins considered a vegetable?
It's a fruit
What utensil did the Pilgrims not use for their Thanksgiving feast?
Forks
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh? (get within 10%)
86 Pounds (77-95 Pounds)
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which NFL football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
The largest pumpkin pie weighed how many pounds (get within 20%)
3,699 pounds (2959 - 4439)
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 Days
Which state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
How many turkeys are sent to the White House each year?
2
According to AAA, approximately how many Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving? (get within 10%)
80 Million (72 - 88 million)
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
Which historical figure wanted the turkey to be the national symbol of the U.S.?
Benjamin Franklin
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year? (get within 10%)
46 million (40-50 million)
Which president made the modern turkey pardon an annual tradition?
George H.W. Bush (41st President)
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Household Fires
Which type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is hardly eaten at Thanksgiving today?
Seafood
When and where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621
What is an adult male turkey called?
Tom
Which President once received a raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift?
Calvin Coolidge (30th President)