True Or False
Turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving? True or False?
False. Lots of meats were served but none of them were turkey.
Who hosted the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrams
what brand sponsor's the Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Macy's
What is the second most consumed food on Thanksgiving?
mashed potatoes
88% of people eat turkey on Thanksgiving? True or false?
True
When was the first Thanksgiving?
November 1621
Where is the Thanksgiving Parade located?
New York City
What is the least popular dish at Thanksgiving?
Green bean casserole
According to Guinness World Records, the heaviest turkey weighs 109 pounds. True or false?
False. The world record is 86 pounds!
How many people were at the first Thanksgiving?
143. (53 Mayflower survivors and 90 Wampanoag people)
How long is the route for the Parade?
2.5 miles
What is a male turkey called?
a Tom
Thanksgiving has always been celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. True or false?
False. In 1939, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the third Thursday in November.
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
3 days
How many people attend the Parade each year?
3.5 million
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165 F
Thomas Jefferson refused to declare Thanksgiving as a holiday. True or false?
True
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving?
Who was the first videogame character featured in the Parade?
Sonic the Hedgehog
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, on Thanksgiving?
4,500