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Turkeys!
Popular Culture
Macy's Parade
Fun Facts
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Founding Father Alexander Hamilton once proclaimed, “No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from [THIS] on Thanksgiving Day
Turkey!
100
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
100
The day after Thanksgiving known for shopping and big discounts
Black Friday
100
What year did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
1924. The first Macy’s parade had live animals from the zoo.
100
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
3000~
200
When was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
200
What's the name for a female turkey?
A hen
200
The name for the day a few days after Thanksgiving known for big deals found only online
Cyber Monday
200
Which cartoon character is a balloon in the Macy’s Parade and has appeared the most?
Snoopy
200
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
300
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
300
Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys each year?
Minnesota
300
What animated Thanksgiving special has aired annually on TV since 1973 and is still shown today?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
300
The Macy’s Parade ends with _______ .
Santa Claus
300
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
400
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
400
What is the word for soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
400
What NFL teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
400
According to Macy's, roughly how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
400
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
500
Where did the Pilgrims settle?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
500
What is the red thing on a turkey's beak called?
Snood
500
What company runs a Turkey Talk-Line each Thanksgiving to help home cooks with turkey questions?
Butterball
500
What city has hosted the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S., even older than Macy’s?
Philadelphia — the Gimbels Parade started in 1920 and is now the 6ABC Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade.
500
According to a survey, what are people most thankful for on Thanksgiving?
Family! Followed by health and life