Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
What was the first year of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1924
On Thanksgiving, what is a wishing-themed activity normally done during dinner?
Pulling the wishbone
Where did the Pilgrims travel from before arriving to America?
England
What is the most popular side dish at Thanksgiving dinner in the US?
Mashed Potatoes <3 (Fun fact: Alyssa loves potatoes more than Makenna)
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this:
Black Friday
What was the theme of the first Macy's parade?
Christmas
What is most likely to be watched on TV on Thanksgiving?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
When was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 Million
This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday (hint: he's on the penny).
Abe Lincoln
When were the character balloons first introduced?
1927
Name the 2 common side dishes from these 5.
Mashed potatoes
Cereal
Mac and cheese
Cheese and carrots
Yam
Mashed potatoes and Yam
What state did the first Thanksgiving take place in?
Massachusetts
How many turkeys are prepared in Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 Million!
When did turkey become so popular at Thanksgiving?
1863
When was the first televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1946
True or false: On Thanksgiving, it is common to break the wishbone of the turkey for good health and fortune.
False - it's for good luck!
True or false: At the first Thanksgiving, they ate seafood.
True
What state consumes the most turkey for Thanksgiving?
California
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
When was the first Mickey Mouse balloon?
1934
What holiday do they celebrate in Germany that is equivalent to Thanksgiving?
Erntedank
True or false: At the first Thanksgiving, they did not eat turkey.
True
How many calories, on average, are consumed on Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500 calories
This state produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota