Thanksgiving Triva Part 1
What year was the first Thanksgiving held?
1621
Which Founding Father allegedly wanted the turkey to be America’s national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
Which US President first officially pardoned a turkey?
John F. Kennedy.
Q: What popular race is held on Thanksgiving morning?
A: The Turkey Trot.
Which country did the Pilgrims belong to?
A: England
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln in 1863
Which U.S. president made the presidential pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey an annual tradition?
George H. W. Bush
What is the most popular Thanksgiving pie
Pumpkin Pie Duh
What Day is Thanksgiving Held on this year 2025!!!
Thursday November 27th 2025
How many Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
What profession experiences its busiest day on Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
What are female turkeys called?
Hens
What is the name of the sauce traditionally made on Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce.
What is the day after Thanksgiving known for?
When did the tradition of Turkey Trot begin?
1896
Per Butterball, how long should a cooked turkey rest before carving?
Fifteen minutes
What company created the original green bean casserole recipe?
Campbell’s
True or False: Turkey was on the menu at the first Thanksgiving
False. The first Thanksgiving feast may not have included turkey.
Which state consumes the most turkey each Thanksgiving
A: California.
Where was the first Turkey Trot held?
Answer: Buffalo, New York in 1896
How many pounds of turkey does the average American eat each year?
15 pounds
What Thanksgiving staple do Americans enjoy approximately 80 million pounds of during Thanksgiving week?
Cranberries
What is the term for the act of napping after a big Thanksgiving meal?
A: Food coma or turkey coma.
Q: What day is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated?
A: The second Monday of October.
Which city holds the largest Turkey Trot race?
( Hint: D_ _ _ _ s T_ _ _ s)
Dallas Texas