Thanksgiving History
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in the U.S.?
Mashed potatoes (though stuffing/dressing is a close second)
How many pounds of turkey are consumed in the U.S. each Thanksgiving?
Around 46 million turkeys
Which NFL team has hosted a Thanksgiving Day game every year since 1934?
Detroit Lions
What is the record for the largest pumpkin pie ever baked?
Over 3.699 pounds (baked in Ohio in 2010)
Which Native American tribe is credited with helping the Pilgrims survive their first winter?
Wampanoag tribe
Which state produces the most turkeys annually?
Minnesota
What is the busiest travel day of the year in the U.S.?
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving
What famous department store sponsors the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City?
Macy’s
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
Around 4,500 calories
Where did the first Thanksgiving feast take place?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the name of the bread-based dish often served as a side on Thanksgiving?
Stuffing (or dressing)
Which U.S. state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York
Which animated movie features a turkey trying to change Thanksgiving history?
Free Birds (2013 animated movie)
What is the record for the fastest time to eat a pumpkin pie without hands?
About 16 seconds
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
What dessert is most commonly associated with Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
How many pumpkin pies are eaten on Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
About 50 million pumpkin pies
What year did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1924
How many turkeys does the White House typically pardon each year?
Two turkeys
Which U.S. president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln in 1863
What is the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey served in the U.S.?
About 15 pounds
What is the most popular Thanksgiving parade in the U.S.?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which popular sitcom had a famous Thanksgiving episode featuring a turkey on someone’s head?
Friends (the episode where Joey gets a turkey stuck on his head)
What is the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as turkeys?
Over 1,000 people (Guinness World Record event)