Macys Parade
How old was this Macys Day Parade this year?
99 years old
What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a superstitious good luck custom?
Wishbone
What is a female turkey called?
A Hen
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
11
How can you tell if a cranberry is ripe?
See if it bounces when you drop it
How many feathers does the average turkey have?
More than 5,000
Where did the Mayflower initially arrive?
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Which president made the modern turkey pardon an annual tradition?
George H.W. Bush
What city hosts the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
New York City! The parade route is in Manhattan, one of the five boroughs of NYC.
Why did the American native bird became known as a 'turkey?'
Africans guinea-fowls were brought to America via Turkey and as they were similar to the Native American birds the name stuck
Where about do you place a thermometer in the turkey to see if it is cooked?
Breast bone
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating?
Christmas
When was the green bean casserole invented?
1955
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88 percent
Which President once received a raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift?
President Calvin Coolidge
How many people tune in to watch the parade on television each year?
About 50 million people watch the parade on television!
Which president changed Thanksgiving's date temporarily to help stimulate the economy?
a) Franklin Roosevelt
b) J.F Kennedy
c) F.D. Roosevelt
d) D. Eisenhower
Franklin Roosevelt
Indian corn is used for decoration only. True or false?
False it is eaten as well
When did A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving premiere?
1973
How many cranberries are needed to make one can of cranberry sauce?
200
How many pounds does the average American eat per year on Thanksgiving?
16 pounds
Thanksgiving leftovers led to what invention?
TV dinners
Why did the parade start?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade started as a kickoff celebration to celebrate the expansion of the Macy’s department store in 1924. The expansion made Macy’s in New York City an entire block, and employees started calling it the world’s largest store.
Why is Thanksgiving always observed on a Thursday?
Parties on Sundays were considered sacrilegious
What did Indians teach the Pilgrims?
To plant corn and tap maple
How much glitter is typically used during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Over 300 pounds
How many pounds of cranberries do Americans eat during Thanksgiving week?
80 million pounds
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
One New England town once cancelled their Thanksgiving due to a lack of what?
Pumpkin pie
What high-flying floats are the hallmark of the parade?
The character balloons! The first character balloon debuted in 1927’s parade - it was Felix the Cat.
What do American people give to the poor on Thanksgiving?
Traditionally they give turkeys and ham
What does the word 'cornucopia' means?
It means 'abundance'
In what year was the first Turkey Trot held?
1896
What is the longest amount of time you can leave a cooked turkey sitting out of the fridge?
Two hours
Which state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Which city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
Philadelphia
What happens to the balloons after the parade?
Now, the balloons are deflated at the end of the parade each year and are stored in a warehouse until the next year.
What sport did the Pilgrims play?
a) fishing b) archery c) shooting d) all of the above
D) all of the above
What sound does a female turkey make?
A male turkey glucks
The first Turkey Trot included how many runners?
Six
The largest pumpkin pie weighed how many pounds?
3,699 pounds
How many turkeys are sent to the White House each year?
Two
Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for which home repairman?
Plumbers
Has there ever been a year when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade did not happen?
Yes! World War II rationing halted the parade from 1942-1944.
What food popular in early Thanksgivings is rarely eaten today?
a) Roast beef b) goose c) codfish
c) Codfish
What native Indian tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the colonists?
The Wampanoag tribe
Which football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
46 million
When and where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts
How much does a typical balloon for the parade cost?
A new balloon costs nearly $200,000 to create and make! Each year it is used, the balloon only costs $90,000
How many days did it take for the Mayflower to reach America?
65 days
What is the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck called?
Wattle
According to AAA, approximately how many Americans take to the roads for Thanksgiving?
(2024 AAA): Nearly 80 million travelers; ~72 million by car.
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
When did the turkey pardon become an annual event?
1989
Who keeps the balloons moving down the route?
Balloon handlers are actually volunteers who want to be in the parade. Each balloon requires an average of 90 volunteer
Did the Pilgrims wear those funny hats and buckles on their shoes?
No shoe buckles and hats came later in the 17 century
Which country consumes the most turkey per year per capita?
a) England b) USA c) Israel d) Germany
Israel
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
Which type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is hardly eaten at Thanksgiving today?
Seafood
Which historical figure wanted the turkey to be the national symbol of the U.S.?
Benjamin Franklin
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
How much does it cost for Macy's to put on the parade every year?
over $13 million
Where did cranberries originate from?
They are native US berries
Which Christmas song was traditionally a Thanksgiving song?
"Jingle Bells"
Which country celebrates a version of Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
What is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin pie
When was the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving?
1920
Sarah Josepha Hale, who campaigned for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, wrote what famous song?
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"