Turkey
What turkeys actually gobble...male or female?
Male
How do most people serve potatoes on Thanksgiving?
Mashed
How many women were believed to be present at the first Thanksgiving celebration? (Hint: It is less than 10)
5
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
Which sport uses the term "turkey?"
Bowling
3 strikes in a row is a "turkey"
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
About how many million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
50 million
Was turkey served at the first Thanksgiving meal?
No. The first Thanksgiving meal was likely made up of venison, goose, swan and/or duck.
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F Kennedy
What percent of Americans don't serve turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 12%
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 lbs
Statistically, what is Americans’ favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
stuffing
In what year did the first Thanksgiving take place?
1621
Which "Christmas" song was actually written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
How many million turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
about 200
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
How much weight does the average person gain between Thanksgiving and Christmas?
1 lb.
Which Thanksgiving tradition is thought to bring good luck?
Breaking the wishbone
How many towns in the United States are named, "Turkey?"
4
Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina
In what decade was the green bean casserole invented?
1950s
Invented by a Campbell Soup employee
Which Native American friend to the settlers acted as an interpreter?
Squanto
How fast can a wild turkey run?
20 mph (if scared)
Black Friday is the biggest day of the year for what trade profession?