Turkey Facts
What is a female turkey called?
Hen
Horses
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
What percent of Black Friday Shoppers are drunk?
12%
The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest day for this blue collar worker.
Plumber
15 lbs.
Which animated character has made the most appearances during the parade?
Snoopy
Which Native American Tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
On average, how much does the average American spend on Black Friday?
$358
What is the most popular Thanksgiving food after turkey?
Stuffing
How fast can a wild turkey run?
20 mph
Felix the cat was the first balloon to ever fly in the Macy's parade. Which animated character was the second balloon?
Mickey Mouse
Which president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Santa Claus initially wore clothes that were in green, purple, or blue. For many years, this was the common theme for the jolly old man at the North Pole. Which company changed Santa and gave him his iconic red color?
Coke
Red wine
On average, how many pounds of turkey is consumed each Thanksgiving.
Rounded to the nearest 100 million.
704 million
There has been only one time since its origin that the parade has been halted. Name that period of time.
WWII
How many calls does Butterball answer on their “cook a turkey hotline” per year?
(Rounded to the nearest thousand)
100,000
Which christmas song was originally a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Who was the only president to move Thanksgiving to allow time for more Christmas shopping.
FDR during The Great Depression
Which states raises the most turkeys?
*M state
Minnesota
What was the theme of the original Macy's parade?
Christmas
The tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving started with these two Ivy League teams.
** Extra 500 points if you can guess the year within 2 years.
Princeton & Yale
1876
What percent of Americans buy their gifts the week before Christmas?
62%
Which state is the biggest travel destination for Thanksgiving?
Florida