Thanksgiving, The Numbers Behind the Holiday
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
President John F. Kennedy
Which state produces the highest amount of Potatoes (in the US)?
Idaho
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5
On average, how many people attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
3.5 Million
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year? (round to the nearest ten)
50 Million Turkeys
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500 calories
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
The first Thanksgiving included the Pilgrims and which Native Americans?
Wampanoag
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
80 Percent
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What year was the celebration that is most commonly considered to be the first Thanksgiving? (Round to nearest hundred)
1600
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Which state produces the largest number of turkeys?
Minnesota
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 Million
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 Pounds
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
Which city’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit