History
Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of this on Thanksgiving
Turkey
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.
Black Friday
Turkeys can run this fast
Up to 25 mph
American Colonists thought pumpkin seeds would help with what?
Freckles!
What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin & Apple
Since the very first Macy’s parade, what character appears at the end each year?
Santa Claus!
These two football teams play on Thanksgiving Day every year.
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
This state produces the most turkey each year.
Minnesota (46.5 million)
Thanksgiving is always on what day?
4th Thursday in November
Many Southern Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.
Macaroni and Cheese
Which famous cartoon character has appeared in more parades than any other?
a) Snoopy
In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.
October
The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.
Three
If you tune into this year's parade, you will see balloon characters from this book series, one of the most popular in our library.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
This is the busiest travel day the week of Thanksgiving
Wednesday
Since 2005, turkeys who are pardoned by the president are sent here.
Disneyland
This founding father of our country wanted our nation's bird to be the turkey, not the eagle
Ben Franklin
In 1621, what meat did the Pilgrims eat?
Venison or deer meat
What year did the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade take place?
1920s
This president was the first to pardon a turkey
Abraham Lincoln
What is the red thing on a turkey called?
Snood