Thanksgiving History
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
What is the name of the annual Thanksgiving parade held in New York City?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What spice is commonly used in pumpkin pie and other thanksgiving desserts?
cinnamon
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys **female turkeys cackle
In the UK, what term is used is used for the thanksgiving holiday?
The Harvest Festival
Who was the President that officially declared Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
What popular Thanksgiving vegetable is also known as the "golden flower"?
corn
How many feathers does the average adult turkey have?
5,000 feathers
What is the traditional main dish for Thanksgiving in England?
Roast beef
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
What is the name of the part of the turkey that 2 people pull apart that symbolizes good luck ?
The wishbone
what is the name oi the chemical in turkey that makes you "Sleepy?"
tryptophan
Name the state produces the most turkeys in the United States.
Minnesota
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of which month?
October
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What is the name of the US largest Thanksgiving running festival ?
The Turkey Trot
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
Approx. 3000 to 3500
How many turkeys on average are consumed in the US annually each Thanksgiving?
46 million
How many other countries celebrate Thanksgiving?
11 (Canada, Liberia, South India, Ghana, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, the Netherlands, Granada, and China)
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Out of the 11 annual US federal holidays, thanksgiving is marked at what number popularity wise ?
2nd !
Which food company first introduced green bean casserole?
Campbells in 1955
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
What Caribbean island celebrates thanksgiving with a unique tradition called "junkanoo"- which includes dance, spirituality and celebration of freedom?
The Bahamas