Feast Facts
This bread-based dish is considered the number one side on Thanksgiving
Stuffing
In the 19th century, this country was the first to establish the tradition of eating turkey for Thanksgiving
United States
This team has played the most Thanksgiving Day games in NFL history
Detroit Lions
This NYC parade, which began in 1924, is famous for its giant character balloons and watched by millions every year
Macy’s Day Parade
This part of the turkey, located under the beak, is a red, fleshy piece of skin.
The wattle
This bright red sauce, often served cold, adds a tangy sweetness to Thanksgiving dinner
Cranberry sauce
This US President is credited with proclaiming Thanksgiving a National Holiday in 1863, making Turkey a central part of the feast
Abraham Lincoln
In 1942 the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade was canceled due to this global event
World War II
This part of the turkey, often served at Thanksgiving, is a small flavorful cut located near the neck
Drumsticks
In 1993, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade introduced this balloon, which was based on a character from a hit animated TV show created by Matt Groening
Bart Simpson
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving Day football game every year since this year
1934
This famous 1980’s rock band made a historic appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1984, performing “Rock Lobster” on a float
The B-52’s
This character, originally seen in a 1939 movie, became the first balloon to ever have a costume change during the Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade in 1961
Santa Claus