The First
Which President tried to make Thanksgiving the third Thursday in November to help boost the economy for the holiday season?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
13-18 pounds
What was missing from the first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
Balloons!
Which Founding Father once proclaimed, "No citizen of the U.S. shall refrain from turkey on Thanksgiving Day"?
Alexander Hamilton
Why is football played on Thanksgiving?
Baseball used to be too popular, so football was played instead to promote the sport.
Which President received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first have balloons?
1928
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
On average, how many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
Anything between 2 and 4 million
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five
The first Thanksgiving match-up between modern NFL teams took place on November 30, 1922. Which modern-day team did the Chicago Bears lose to 6-0 in that contest?
Arizona Cardinals
Which President declared two Thanksgivings in one year?
James Madison
How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to Thanksgiving dinner?
How many people participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year?
Anything between 6000 and 9000
In what month did the very first Thanksgiving celebration likely take place?
September (Not November)
Which franchise hosted the AFL's first Thanksgiving game?
New York Titans
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Once cooked, how long can turkey sit before it should be refrigerated?
Less Than 2 hours
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165*