Presidents
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
Do most Americans prefer apple or pumpkin pie?
Apple
Do turkeys gobble?
Only male turkeys
Which football team always plays on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is most American's favorite side dish on Thanksgiving?
Stuffing
Who wanted turkeys to be the official bird of the U.S.?
Benjamin Franklin
Over 32 million
Do any other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
Yes! Canada, although on a different day
What gift did Calvin Coolidge receive on Thanksgiving?
A racoon
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers over the actual meal?
About 80%
How much did the heaviest turkey weigh?
86 pounds
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Over 3 million
Where was the first ever Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
Which president made pardoning turkeys an annual tradition?
George H.W. Bush
On average, how many calories does one person eat on Thanksgiving?
Around 4,500
Which state produces the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Who was the first video game character to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
How many runners participated in the first ever Turkey Trot?
6
Which president refused to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What percentage of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 12%
Which state consumes the most turkeys?
California
Which city has the oldest Thanksgiving parade?
Philadelphia
How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million