Thanksgiving Trivia
This person was the first president who pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving
John F. Kennedy
This is the most popular Thanksgiving dessert.
Pumpkin Pie
This song is from a popular Thanksgiving TV movie.
"Thanksgiving Theme" by Vince Guaraldi Trio from "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"
These two teams have played the most games on Thanksgiving.
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in this year.
1924
This is the year the 3-day harvest, recognized as the first Thanksgiving, was shared between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims.
1621
Pumpkin Pie is primarily made from pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and this other spice.
Clove
This 1942 song tells you what he has to be thankful for.
"I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For" - Bing Crosby
This NFL team has played on every Thanksgiving since 1934 (minus a 6 year period during WWII)
The Detroit Lions
This character has the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Snoopy (44 appearances)
This U.S. president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln
While this side is the most popular overall in the US, Hoosiers ranked this dish as their favorite
Stuffing, mashed potatoes
This 1968 song from the Broadway Musical Promises, Promises is actually a Christmas song.
"Turkey Lurkey Time" by Baayork Lee, Donna McKechnie, and Margo Sappington
This NFL team is the only current team that has never played on Thanksgiving
The Jacksonville Jaguars
During this year, the parade switched from live animals to character balloons.
1927
The number of people who were at the first Thanksgiving meal.
1955
"Over the River and Through the Wood" by Lydia Maria Child
These two college football teams were the first teams to play on Thanksgiving day.
Yale and Princeton
This is how much glitter is typically used during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Over 300 pounds
This state produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota
This is the number of turkeys consumed at Thanksgiving by Americans.
46 million
This 2020 song discusses all the great things about Thanksgiving.
"The Thanksgiving Song" by Ben Rector
This unofficial award is given to the MVP of Thanksgiving Day games.
Turkey Leg Award
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was cancelled this many times.
3 - 1942-1944 (WWII)