History
How many turkeys are sent to the White House each year?
2
What percent of Americans get take-out on Thanksgiving?
10%
What is the average cost of a 16 pound whole frozen turkey in 2021?
$18.35
What two NFL teams have played every Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
What percent of Americans will travel this Thanksgiving holiday?
42%
How many US towns are named Turkey?
4
What is the average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving?
3750 calories
What percent of Thanksgiving shoppers buy toys?
32%
What year did the first Macy's Parade occur?
1924
What percent of travelers will drive to their destination?
70%
Which president proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the estimated number of turkeys killed for Thanksgiving each year?
46 million
What is the average person's spending over the 5 day Thanksgiving holiday?
$312
How long in miles is the route of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
2.5 miles
What year did George H.W. Bush start the tradition of pardoning a turkey on Thanksgiving?
1989
What are the top 3 favorite Thanksgiving dishes?
Turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing
What percent of Americans have turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
What year did the tradition of Thanksgiving Day football begin?
1876
What percent of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving at home in 2021?
44.7%
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
1621
How much does the World's most expensive Thanksgiving dinner cost?
$181,000
How much money was spend online on Thanksgiving Day in 2020?
$5.1 billion
What two college teams played in the first Thanksgiving Day football game?
Princeton and Yale
What is the average number of people seriously injured in Thanksgiving car crashes each year?
55,300 people