Turkey Time
About how many turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving in the U.S. each year?
46 million
How many dishes does an average Thanksgiving dinner have?
8-10 dishes
According to a recent report, what percent of Americans say they prefer side dishes over a traditional turkey entrée for Thanksgiving?
63%
What year did the first recorded “Feast of Thanksgiving” with Pilgrims and Native Americans reportedly happen?
1621(traditional story for the first Thanksgiving)
How many Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades have been held since the first one in 1924?
100 parades in 2024 (the 2024 parade was the 100th).
What percentage of American households plan to serve turkey (in some form) at Thanksgiving, according to a 2024 poll by a major turkey company?
87%
According to a recent survey, what percent of Americans plan to include mashed potatoes on their Thanksgiving table?
67%
In that same report, how many states say that “stuffing/dressing” is the #1 side dish for most people in that state?
Stuffing is #1 in 42 states
How many people does the average turkey roughly feed?
~7 people
How many giant character balloons were in the 2023 Macy’s Parade?
25 giant balloons.
What percent of hosts say they will use a whole turkey (not just turkey parts) for Thanksgiving?
76%
In the same survey, what percent include stuffing (or dressing) as part of their Thanksgiving meal?
About 64%
According to a survey, what percent of Americans include mashed potatoes on their Thanksgiving table?
67%
According to a recent survey, what percent of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving in a given year?
94%
How many pounds was the largest pumpkin pie ever baked (according to Guinness World Records)?
3,699lbs
According to a national survey, what percent of Americans say “turkey” is their favorite Thanksgiving dish? (from the 2005 poll)
~49%
What is the average weight of a commercially-raised turkey sold for Thanksgiving (in pounds)?
~30lbs
How many slices of pie does the average American eat on Thanksgiving?
2.7 slices
How many calories on average does the average person eat on Thanksgiving?
~4,500 calories
How many million of cans of cranberry sauce are sold in the U.S. each Thanksgiving?
Turkeys were first pardoned in what year?
1989
What percent of respondents said they plan to roast their turkey (versus fry, smoke, etc.) this Thanksgiving?
74%
What percent of Americans include bread rolls or dinner rolls on their Thanksgiving table according to a turkey-industry survey?
86%
Out of all activities, what is the most common activity families do on Thanksgiving(per surveys)?
Watch/play football or play games
What is the second most popular side dish on Thanksgiving?
Mash Potatoes
(honestly the best side dish let's be honest)