Thanksgiving Foods
The most popular main course on Thanksgiving
turkey
What sport do Americans like to play and watch on Thanksgiving day?
football
The loose red skin attached to the underside of a turkey’s beak.
Wattle
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
The way people typically prepare potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner
mashed potatoes
A special parade in the U.S. for Thanksgiving
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days
Which type of apple is used traditionally in apple pie?
Granny Smith
The president that made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
ham
The oldest documented turkey trot still takes place every year in which city?
Buffalo, New York
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
How much did the world's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost?
$150,000
Which state produces the most cranberries?
Wisconsin
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
What is the busiest travel holiday of the year?
Christmas
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving? (answer must be within 5%)
About 12%
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to be safe for eating?
165 °F
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey making it an annual event?
George H.W. Bush. In 1989 he "presented a Presidential pardon" to a "fine tom turkey"
The speed that turkeys can run when scared.
20MPH
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October