The First Thanksgiving
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
What city is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
New York City
Black Friday isn't the only holiday the day after Thanksgiving. What's the other?
Native American Heritage Day
What meats were likely served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
Which President first ordered a national day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 12 percent
Which city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?
Detroit
Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Stuffing
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the first Turkey Trot?
1896
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 3.5 million
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
About 15 pounds
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Historians argue between 4 and 5 women attended
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80 percent
How many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
About 8,000
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?
Plumbers