The First Thanksgiving
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
While the exact days may not be known, we do know that that celebration included games, songs, dances, and yes of course FOOD!
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and giant balloons were on display for the very first time, replacing the live animal element
What is the average Cost of preparing a Thanksgiving Dinner for one person?
This number is down from last year
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
Around 3,500 to 4,000
This includes the main course, sides, desserts, and other treats around during the celebration
There are 4 states with a town named Turkey.
Can you name all four?
Texas, Arizona, Louisiana and North Carolina
What meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
freshly killed deer, assorted wildfowl, a bounty of cod and bass.
It was not until the 1850's when we got the beginnings of serving turkey at Thanksgiving
How many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
around 8,000 participants each year, including:
Volunteers: Over 5,000 Macy's employees, friends, and family volunteer for the parade
Marching bands and performance groups: Some of the country's best marching bands and performance groups participate
Balloons, floats, and clowns: The parade features character balloons, heritage and novelty balloons, floats, and clowns
~32%
This percentage has only grown year over year
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
When was the first Turkey Trot?
1896
Buffalo, N.Y. hosted the first-ever Turkey Trot. Only six runners participated in this holiday race, and they ran five miles down dirt roads in downtown Buffalo
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five women
It is estimated that 78% of the women who landed with the mayflower died after the first winter
How many people watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade on TV?
More than 44 million
What is the averege number of guests around a thanksgiving table?
10 people
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 Million pies
It was first served in the early 18th century
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
It is also always celebrated the day after Thanksgiving
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoags
Their territory used to stretch into Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island. Today it is estimated that only around 4,000 to 5,000 members of this tribe still remain
When was the Thanksgiving parade first televised?
1939
It was first televised locally in New York City in 1939 as an experimental broadcast on NBC's W2XBS (now WNBC)
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 lbs
The heaviest turkey ever recorded was Tyson, a stag turkey that weighed 86 lbs
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers!
It is known as “Brown Friday” for plumbers. It really is the busiest day of the year for Roto-Rooter, whose 7,000 service technicians and plumbers across the country will be on the job and battling America's clogs.
how many people were at the first thanksgiving?
At least 90 Wampanoag people and 52 English people
Wampanoag: Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader, and about 90 of his men
English: 53 surviving Pilgrims, including 22 men, four married women, and more than 25 children and teenagers
True of false:
The Macy's Thanksgiving day parade use to include a 'balloon race'TRUE!
After the parade was done, balloon handelers used to release them in the air. It was a race to see who could return the balloons to the rightful owner. Whoever returned the balloons would receive a $100 reward.
How many Americans take part in a Thanksgiving meal?
91%
Nothing can unite Americans quite like food can!
96% of Americans ages 65 and older celebrate Thanksgiving, compared with somewhat smaller shares of younger adults
True or False?
TRUE!
It has been documented that the Wampanoag people grew cranberries for food, medicine, and dyes
Who has the record for the FKT in a 10k?
(Fastest Known Turkey)
Molly Seidel
She ran and set a time of 34:29 in 2016’s Berbee Derby in Fitchburg