Old Turkey Days
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three Days
How many calories, on average, are consumed per person at Thanksgiving dinner?
3,000 to 4,500
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12 - 18%
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
How much did the world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$181,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Which President declared two Thanksgivings in one year?
James Madison
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
Second Monday in October
What seafood was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Lobster, oysters, fish and possibly eel
Do most Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple Pie
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, NY
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
FDR
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
about 50 million
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
JFK
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
Which two football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
16 pounds
What year was the first Turkey Trot?
1896
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
When was green bean casserole introduced to Thanksgiving dinners?
1955