Thanksgiving History
What was the Pilgrims' ship called?
Mayflower
Which pie do Americans prefer?
Apple
Which 2013 movie features Reggie the Turkey?
'Free Birds'.
How do both Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Parade conclude?
With the arrival of Santa Claus
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1934
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds
In 'Friends' which character hates Thanksgiving?
Chandler.
What network has been the official broadcast station of the Macy’s Parade since 1939?
NBC
How many NFL football games are played on Thanksgiving Day?
3
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Who said, "What if today, we were grateful for everyone?"
Charlie Brown
What was the first giant balloon to ever take part in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat debuted in 1927
What is the name of the college football game that is traditionally held annually on Thanksgiving Day?
The Turkey Day Classic
Which US President wanted turkeys to be the national bird?
Benjamin Franklin.
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What year did Adam Sandler release "The Thanksgiving Song?"
1992
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
Who were the first two NFL teams to play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which state in America consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
What popular song's real title is "The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day"?
Over the River and Through the Woods"
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
What NFL team never played on Thanksgiving?
The Jacksonville Jaguars