What is Charlie Brown's bird's name?
Woodstock
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
3.5 million
How many calories are in a typical holiday dinner?
Approximately 3,000 calories
How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Why is football played on Thanksgiving?
Baseball was too popular, so football was played to promote the sport.
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 lbs.
How many cranberries are in one pound?
Roughly 440 berries
How many balloons were featured in the 2023 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
25 balloons
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?
Ham
According to the National Grocers Association, how many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
Answer: Approximately 24 hours for each four to five pounds of frozen turkey.
What year did “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” debut on television?
1973
What type of pardon does one lucky turkey get every year?
Presidential
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
The busiest day of the year for PLUMBERS is the day after Thanksgiving, which is known as "Brown Friday".
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
According to AAA, approximately how many Americans take to the roads on Thanksgiving?
50 million
How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
Whose feathers are brighter? A male or female turkey?
male
Why is black Friday called "black"
It's the day that retailers go from being in the red to being in the black in sales.
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water and butter/shortening
According to the National Turkey Federation, roughly how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
About 45 to 46 million