Thanksgiving Facts
What day coincides with Thanksgiving?
Columbus Day
Which part of canada considers Thanksgiving optional?
Atlantic Canada
Which province does not celebrate Thanksgiving as much?
Québéc
Who were the first to use cranberries for food?
Algonquin Natives
How many cranberries does Canada produce?
125,000 metric tons
Which explorer is credited for the invention of Thanksgiving?
Martin Frobisher
When did Canada declare Thanksgiving a holiday?
1879
What is the meal that is a chicken stuffed in a duck, in a turkey?
Turducken
What are the oldest pumpkin pie recipes to date?
1650
How many turkeys are bought during Thanksgiving?
2.2 million (337 million lbs)
What is the best nature spectacle during Thanksgiving?
Watching the leaves change colour
When will most Canadians have Thanksgiving dinners?
Sunday
What does Cornucopia mean in Latin?
Horn of Plenty
What is the annual Canadian football Thanksgiving game called?
Thanksgiving Day Classic
What causes people to sleep after a Thanksgiving meal?
Carbohydrates
How many calories are consumed on Thanksgiving?
4,300 cals
How long is spent to prepare a Thanksgiving meal?
9hrs 40mins
How many pounds of potatoes are purchased for Thanksgiving?
250 million lbs
Which song was composed for Thanksgiving and not Christmas?
Jingle Bells
Which famous frozen food was created from Thanksgiving leftovers?
The TV Dinner