Turkey Facts
What is a female turkey called?
Hen
Where was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
In what state is the Macy's Day Parade held?
New York
Which shopping holiday is named after a color?
Black Friday
What type of food was present at the first Thanksgiving but is rarely eaten now?
Seafood
It's rumored that this famous bird's costume is made of turkey feathers.
Big Bird
How many days did the celebration last?
3 days
The parade was started to celebrate the opening of "the World's Largest Store." What store was it?
Macy's
Which shopping holiday is completely online?
Cyber Monday
The average number of ________ consumed on Thanksgiving is 4,500.
Calories
Turkeys can see movement up to 100 ______ away.
Yards
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims arrived in America on?
Mayflower
What is usually the very last float of the whole parade?
Santa Claus (to usher in the Christmas season)
Black Friday attracts more people than which famous amusement park?
Disneyworld
President Calvin Coolidge received this "trashy" animal as a gift to be eaten, but instead adopted it and named it Rebecca.
Raccoon
Cooking a turkey this way could possibly make the turkey explode.
Frying
They probably didn't eat turkey at the first Thanksgiving. What bird was most likely eaten instead?
Duck
How many miles long is the parade?
2.5 miles
In what decade did "Black Friday" actually start?
1950s
What decade did the first NFL games get aired on TV on the day of Thanksgiving?
1920
What is a staple of a turkey's diet?
Corn or soybeans
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which balloon in the parade is the longest?
Red Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger (77-feet long)
How many weeks has someone camped out in line outside of a store for Black Friday?
2 weeks (Nov 11-27)
Which nursery rhyme is tied to the history of Thanksgiving?
"Mary Had a Little Lamb"