Turkey
The average lifespan of a turkey is 3 to 4 ______.
years
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
What year was the first televised Thanksgiving Day Football Game?
1953
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
A male turkey is called _____.
Tom
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
When did canned cranberries first come about?
1912
In what country were turkeys first domesticated?
Southern Mexico
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955
______ ________ preferred turkey for the country bird, instead of the bald eagle.
Benjamin Franklin
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five
Which NFL team has the most wins of a Thanksgiving Day Game?
Detroit Lions (33)
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Male turkey leg spurs were used by Native Americans to craft what weapon?
arrowheads
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
Who was the first NFL player to win the "Turkey Leg" award? (this was given to the MVP of the Thanksgiving Game)
Reggie White in 1989.
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose