Thanksgiving Statistics
Approximately how much do Americans (as a whole, not individual) spend on turkey each year?
$949 million
Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday? (Hint: Well-known)
Abraham Lincoln
In some states, it is a Thanksgiving tradition to use frozen turkeys to play which sport? (Hint: You get two tries per turn at this sport)
Bowling
Turkey is the most popular Thanksgiving dish. But which dish is second most popular?
Mashed Potatoes
How many calories does the average American consume for their Thanksgiving meal?
3,150 - 4,500 calories
What part of the turkey is often pulled apart by two people is believed to grant a wish to the one who pulls the larger piece?
The wishbone
How much does the average Thanksgiving host spend on Thanksgiving dinner? (Includes food, drinks, and decor)
$396
Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
At a high school in Missouri, every Thanksgiving students throw what in the face of the school staff? (Hint: It is a part of a normal Thanksgiving meal)
Pie!
How long does the average host spend preparing for Thanksgiving dinner?
9.6 hours
What popular freezer food was created because one employee accidentally ordered 260 tons of too much turkey on Thanksgiving? (Hint: Microwave)
TV Dinners
In San Francisco, it is often tradition to replace turkey with what seafood during a Thanksgiving meal?
Crab
1 in 8 Americans will do what unexpected thing with their Thanksgiving meal this year? (Hint: Think food)
Go out to eat or Get Takeout
Two NFL (pro football) teams have always played on Thanksgiving since 1966. Name one of the two teams.
Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys
What unusual Thanksgiving dish is served to the winner of each NFL Thanksgiving Day Game? (Hint: It contains meat!)
Turducken