Do You Know Your Dates
What year did canned cranberries first come about?
1912
Which comic character has made the most appearances at Thanksgiving parades?
Snoopy
What American company invented the "traditional" Thanksgiving green bean casserole?
The Campbell Soup Company
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
On what date did the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
November 27, 1924
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 3.5 million
What famous Christmas song was initially written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
How often should you baste a turkey?
Every 30 minutes
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
How many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 8,000
How many questions does the Butterball Turkey Hotline answer each holiday season?
More than 100,000 questions
What is the most preferred holiday pie by Americans?
Apple pie
Which president was the first one to pardon a turkey?
John. F. Kennedy
What year was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1934
Which American city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
Where should the meat thermometer be put in turkeys?
The thighs
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What year was Thanksgiving celebrated on the third Thursday in November, and not on the fourth?
1939
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit, Michigan
What did the balloons take the place of when introduced in the 1928 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Live zoo animals
How many days can a cooked turkey be kept in the refrigerator?
Approximately 3 days
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge