Celebrations
True or False
Is turkey Pardoning a tradition?
True. The 1st turkey was spared/pardoned during the civil war. His name was Jack.
Other Pardoned turkeys were sent to Disneyland or Disney World Florida from 2005-2009.
Current day pardoned Turkeys are sent on to farms to live out their lives.
True or False
Turkeys can fly.
True
What US state is the top producer of two popular thanksgiving foods?
Wisconsin is the top producer of cranberries and green beans.
What Year was a 3rd Thanksgiving Day NFL game added?
2006
True or False
Both male and female turkeys gobble.
False. Only, male turkeys can gobble.
What parade happens on Thanksgiving?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which state in America consumes the most turkey?
California
On average how many people attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
3.5 million
When was the 1st Thanksgiving NFL football game?
1934
What popular Christmas song was a thanksgiving song 1st?
Jingle Bells
Which US president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincolin
True or False
Pumpkins are vegetables.
False
Which city’s Thanksgiving Day parade ends with Santa Claus getting the key to the city?
Detroit Michigan.
What two teams have played the most games on Thanksgiving Day?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit lions
What profession is the busiest the day after Thanksgiving?
Plumbers.
That Friday after Thanksgiving is known as "Brown Friday"
What US president wanted a Turkey to be the national Bird?
Benjamin Franklin
How many calories is the typical Thanksgiving meal?
3480 cals.
What other 4 countries observe thanksgiving?
Brazil
Canada
Germany
Japan
What NFL player holds the record for most rushing yards in a single Thanksgiving game, with 273
OJ Simpson
What Sesame Streets costume is made of Turkey feathers that have been dyed yellow?
Big bird
How long did the 1st thanksgiving last?
3 Days.
What were cranberries originally called?
Crane Berries.
This was because the pink blossoms on the plant reminded people of the head and neck of the crane.
What 4 States have towns named Turkey?
Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, and North Carolina
What NFL team has played every year on Thanksgiving since 1934?
Detroit Lions
How many MPH can a Turkey Run?
25MPH