Sports
The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
What are the two most popular meats eaten on Thanksgiving?
Turkey and ham
What state produces the most turkey?
Minnesota
What president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
When is Thanksgiving always celebrated?
The fourth Thursday in November
What are races hosted on Thanksgiving called?
Turkey Trots
How many million pies are purchased for Thanksgiving?
About 19 million
What well-known parade happens every Thanksgiving?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days
What famous Thanksgiving food was NOT at the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What NFL team is Ms. Kelly a fan of?
The Minnesota Vikings
How many million pounds of potatoes are purchased for Thanksgiving?
About 250 million pounds
Were there balloons at the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
No
President Coolidge received a strange Thanksgiving gift to be eaten? What was the gift?
A live raccoon (he did not eat it)
What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
88%
What year was the first Thanksgiving football game played?
1876
How much money is spent on Thanksgiving turkey?
Over 1 billion dollars.
Do you want 400 free points?
Yes
What other country celebrates Thanksgiving?
Canada -- in October!
According to most Americans, what is the best part of Thanksgiving?
Eating the leftovers
What is the only NFL team that has never played on Thanksgiving?
Jacksonville Jaguars
How heavy was the heaviest turkey?
86 pounds
There are 3 towns in the United States named Turkey. What states are they in?
Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina
Sara Josefina Hale helped make Thanksgiving a national holiday. What famous nursery rhyme did she write?
Mary Had a Little Lamb
What does it mean to "pardon a turkey"?
The turkey is not eaten and gets to live its life.