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This main dish is so popular, 736 million pounds of it will be eaten on Thanksgiving Day. That is roughly the weight of he Empire State Building.
Turkey
What year was the first thanksgiving held?
1621
What profession experiences its busiest day on Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
This utensil was not used at the first Thanksgiving.
Fork
This side is part of the morning glory family, and is often served with marshmallows.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams
Which pesident made thanksgiving a national holiday?
Lincoln, 1863
Per Butterball how long should a turkey rest before carving?
15 minutes
How many calories, on average, does the average person consume on Thanksgiving?
4500
This classic casserole side dish was invented by a Campbell's Soup employee.
Green Bean Casserole
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 Days
Which founding father wanted the turkey to be America's national bird?
Franklin
How many Women attended the first thanksgiving?
5
This company has a turkey-talk hotline staffed by trained home economists and nutritionists ahead of Thanksgiving to help with questions about cooking turkey.
Butterball
Which of the following was not served at the pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
a. Cranberries, Corn and Mashed Potatoes
b. Rabbit, Chicken, Turkey, dried fruit
c. Deer meat, Fish and Goose
a. Cranberries, Corn and Mashed Potatoes
How many pounds of turkey does the average American eat each year?
15 pounds
What year was the first Macy's Thanksgiving parade?
1924
The most popular Thanksgiving dessert, with approximately 50 million being consumed each holiday
Pumpkin Pie
Which Indian tribe taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land and were invited to the Thanksgiving meal?
a. Apache
b. Wampanoag
c. Cherokee
b. Wampanoag
What are female turkeys called?
What thanksgiving staple do Americans enjoy approximately 80,000,000 pounds of during Thanksgiving week? Hint: it also is known to bounce when thrown on the floor.
Cranberries
This traditional side is actually canned upside down, to create an air bubble that assists in the food sliding out of the can.
Cranberry Sauce
Which was the first State to adopt a Thanksgiving Day?
Virginia
What country besides the USA celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada
When was the first ever Thanksgiving NFL game played?
1920