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When is Thanskgiving Celebrated
4th Thursday of the Month
What sport do Americans watch on Thanksgiving?
Football (American)
Typical meat eaten on this day
Turkey
How many Americans travel over Thanksgiving
51 million
What is the feeling called after eating at Thanksgiving (tired...)
food coma
When was Thanksgiving first Celebrated
1621
This is a famous parade that Americans watch every year
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Yummy, white, salty and mushy used as a side dish
mashed potatoes
How much money do Americans spend on black friday?
5.2 billion
What sound does a turkey make?
Gobble Gobble
Who celebrated the first thanksgiving
Pilgrims
What does the President do every year for a Turkey?
Presidential Pardon
A type of dessert made from an orange gourd
Pumpkin pie
What is an art and craft activity that children do in school?
Hand Turkeys
Which state eats the most Turkey?
California
Why was Thanksgiving first celebrated?
celebrate the first corn harvest and surviving a long and hard winter
What happens the day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
A side dish that is cooked inside the turkey and then taken out
Stuffing
How much weight does the average American gain over Thanksgiving
5-10 pounds
How heavy was the biggest turkey?
86 pounds (39 kilos)
When was 1st National Thanksgiving Day celebrated
November 26, 1789
How do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving today?
Sweet dressing made from a red fruit
cranberry sauce
How many turkeys do Americans eat on Thanksgiving
46 million
As opposed to the eagle, Ben Franklin wanted this bird to be the national bird
Turkey