Thanksgiving
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On Thanksgiving day 1989, what weather event disrupted the Macy’s parade?
snow
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What stare raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
Where did the Pilgrims and Natives have the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Which turkey gobbles, male or female?
male
How many feathers does an adult turkey have?
about 3,500
Who is the only president to not recognize Thanksgiving?
Thomas Jefferson
What is typically the biggest safety hazard on Thanksgiving?
fires
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving?
4
What was the first Thanksgiving vegetable to be grown in space?
potato
What comedian performed “The Thanksgiving Song” on SNL in 1992?
Adam Sandler
Which president recognized Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What wasn’t apart of the first Macy’s day parade?
balloons
What was the first official act passed by the Pilgrims?
The Mayflower Compact
How many people attend the Macy’s day parade?
about 3.5 million
What invention was sparked by a glut of Thanksgiving turkey?
Which president received a raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift?
Calvin Coolidge
How much did the world’s largest pumpkin pie weigh?
3,699 pounds
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
What is the record for the fastest turkey carved?
3 minutes, 19.47 seconds
What's the only area in Australia to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Norfolk Island
What happens to the turkeys pardoned by the president?
they run off and fulfill their lives
How many people go shopping on Thanksgiving?
over 32 million
What percent of Americans actually eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
the second Monday in October