Food
How many pumpkin pies are eaten at Thanksgiving each year?
About 50 million
Who recieves a gift of two live Turkeys every year?
The president
What was not on the menu for the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Who made the first offical proclomation of national Thanksgiving holiday in 1863
Abraham Lincoln
If you do not like turkey what do people substitue with instead?
Ham
What is a large part of Thanksgiving celebrations?
The traditional foods
When did the tradition of football begin?
1876
What two foods were not eaten at the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth?
Turkey and pumpkin pie
Who invented the green bean casserole?
A Campbell Soup employee
What do families watch on Thanksgiving?
New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
How many calories are consumed on Thanksgiving?
4,500
Who produces the most turkeys in the United States?
Minnesota
How many pounds of sweet potato's are typically purchased for the holiday?
More than 50 million pounds
What do some families break during Thanksgiving celebrations?
A wishbone
How many Americans plan to travel for Thanksgiving?
54 million Americans
When did Thanksgiving become a holiday in the US?
September 28, 1789
How many rolls are purchased on Thanksgiving?
40.5 million
What do some people do to help others during Thanksgiving?
Volunteer to serve food, donate, or participate in a canned food drive
What four towns in the United States named Turkey?
Arizona, Texas, Louisianna, and North Carolina
In 1939, who moved Thanksgiving to the second Thursday in November?
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt