History
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5 women
What usually goes with turkey?
Gravy!
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
This Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver was the MVP of the Thanksgiving Day Game in 2009.
Donald Driver
What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
What was the name of the ship on which the pilgrims came to America?
Mayflower
What is a traditional dessert on thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie or Apple pie!
When was the first Turkey Trot?
1896
How many NFL games will there be on Thanksgiving Day this year (same every year)?
3
Since the very first Macy’s parade, what jolly character appears at the end each year?
Santa Clause!
How long was the first thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What do you call a male turkey?
Tom
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
Which team has the most Thanksgiving Day wins?
Detroit Lions
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1924
When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?
December 26, 1941
What state grows the most potatoes each year?
Idaho
What 18-minute monologue is performed on many rock and classic rock stations every Thanksgiving?
Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant”
Traditionally, which 2 teams host a football game every Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
Which famous character has appeared in more parades than any other?
Snoopy!
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
In 1621, what did they NOT eat that we eat at Thanksgiving today?
Pie! (They did not have ovens!)
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
Which two teams have never played on Thanksgiving Day (both 1995 expansion teams)?
Carolina Panthers & Jacksonville Jaguars
This year, Macy's will unveil new balloons including these two characters (a boy & a dog) from one of Mr. Jaeger & Mrs. Brannan's favorite cartoons.
Finn & Jake from Adventure Time