The First Thanksgiving
What month did the first Thanksgiving likely take place in?
September.
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie.
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln.
What province of New York does the Macy‘s Day Parade occur in?
Manhattan.
What is the person in charge of a balloon called?
A balloon pilot.
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days.
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million.
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York.
What holiday was the parade originally intended to celebrate?
Christmas.
Was there turkey at the first Thanksgiving?
No! There was venison, duck, swan, and goose, but no turkey!
How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving day parade?
Philadelphia
On average, how many people attend the Macy’s Day Parade each year?
3.5 million people
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What percent of Americans skip the turkey?
12%
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H. W. Bush
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California.
What year did the Macy’s Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
5 women.
On average, how many calories are eaten, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500 calories
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
How many miles is the 2023 route?
2.5 miles.