Where did the Mayflower land in America?
Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, MA.
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
3.5 million
What meat is usually eaten at Thanksgiving?
turkey
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
When did the Mayflower officially depart England for America?
September 6, 1620
What tribe did the pilgrim's join for the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag
What is the red fleshy part that hangs under a turkey's neck?
waddle
Why is football played on Thanksgiving?
football was played to promote the sport draw crowds after Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a holiday.
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 lbs.
How long the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
How long was the Mayflower voyage?
66 days
What's another name for a male turkey?
tom
What is the day after Thanksgiving typically called?
Black Friday
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey at Thanksgiving?
Ham
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as their interpreter?
Squanto
How many children, on average, did the pilgrims have?
10
What is a baby turkey called?
poult
The Friday after Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers
What is another name for corn, or the Indian name, that was served at the first Thanksgiving dinner?
maize
In what month did the first Thanksgiving celebration happen?
September 1621
What were pilgrim women not taught how to do?
read
Whose feathers are brighter? A male or female turkey?
male
How fast can a turkey run up to in mph?
25 miles per hour!
Name a meat that was served at the first Thanksgiving?
venison, swan, duck, goose
What famous parade is televised on Thanksgiving Day?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade