Fun Thanksgiving Facts
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.?
The 4th Thursday of November
Who attended the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Wampanoag
stuffing, dressing, filling
What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans?
Squanto
How many people are projected to fly for Thanksgiving?
In 1995, this Thanksgiving vegetable was first grown in space.
Potato
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
4
Which side dish is considered the least liked?
green bean casserole
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Lions and Cowboys
What year did Congress make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
1941
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
25 balloons
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
How much did the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh?
3,699 pounds
When was Thanksgiving declared a national celebration?
1789 - President George Washington designated November 26 as a Day of National Thanksgiving
Which U.S. state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 Days
What seafood does Maryland famously add to stuffing?
Oysters
Where did the Pilgrims first land when arriving on America’s shores?
Massachusetts
What is turducken?
A combination of turkey, duck, and chicken.
What is the most expensive Thanksgiving meal ever served?
$181,000
What document would become the framework for the new government in America?
Mayflower Compact
How many kernels does a typical ear of corn have?
500 to 1,200
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires
Which department store puts on an annually televised parade of Thanksgiving morning?
Macy's