Food
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie
What meat was served at the first thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck, and goose were likely NOT turkey!
What type of turkeys gobble?
Male turkeys
When is thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
How many calories on average are consumed per person at Thanksgiving dinner?
4500
True or false some festivals feature mashed potato wrestling
True
What seafood was served at the first thanksgiving feast?
Lobster, oysters, fish, and possibly eel
Which US president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
George Bush
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 million
Are sweet potatoes really potatoes?
No
How many women were at the first thanksgiving celebration?
5
Once cooked how long can a turkey sit before it should be refrigerated?
No longer than two hours
Which president received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Franklin Roosevelt
What percent of Americans skip turkey on thanksgiving?
About 12%
Is turkey the part of the Thanksgiving dinner that makes you sleepy?
No
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?
An unopened Whole turkey can be frozen for up to two years
True or false the pilgrims referred to themselves as pilgrims
False
True or false the pumpkin pie you have at Thanksgiving mostly contains less than 1 pound of pumpkin
False
How much did the worlds most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150000 in New York City
What month did the very first thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
How long should leftover turkey be stored?
Up to 4 days
What are the top five gift categories for giftgiving bought on Black Friday?
Clothing, gift cards, toys, books/music/movies/video games, and food/candy