All about Thanksgiving
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three Days
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 12 percent
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
The wild turkey is the official game bird of what three states?
The three states are: Alabama, Massachusetts and South Carolina.
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When and where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York, 1896
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
Along with the Detroit Lions what other NFL team plays every Thanksgiving since 1966?
Dallas Cowboys
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80 percent
What team replaced the Dallas Cowboys as a Thanksgiving game host in 1975 and ’77
St. Louis Cardinals
How fast can a turkey run?
Wild turkeys have very powerful legs and can run at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Their top speed in flight is 55 miles per hour.
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson