Thanksgiving Numbers
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
When was the first Thanksgiving football game?
1876
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
3,000 to 4,500
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
Which NFL team has played and won the most Thanksgiving games.
Detroit Lions
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 3.5 million
Name the only team in the NFL who has yet to appear in any Thanksgiving Football game.
Jacksonville Jaguars
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 8,000
Which NFL team owns the best NFL Thanksgiving games record, with a 33-22-1?
Dallas Cowboys
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
ham