Thanksgiving
Dinner
Tradtions
Turkey
Fun Facts
100

What is the traditional color of Thanksgiving?

Orange

100

Statistically, what is America's favorite side dish?

Stuffing

100

How many NFL games are played on Thanksgiving Day?

Three (3)

100

What food did the Pilgrims and Colonists not have at the first Thanksgiving?

Turkey

100

What pro football team has played almost every Thanksgiving since 1934?

The Detroit Lions

200

How long did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days

200

Do most American prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?

Apple pie

200

Has Thanksgiving always been on the fourth Thursday of November?

No, in 1939 Thanksgiving was celebrated on the third Thursday of November

200

According to the Guinness Book of World Record, how much does the biggest turkey on record weigh?

86 lbs.

200

What is a female turkey called?

A hen

300

What city is home to the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

300

What is American's least favorite side dish?

Green Bean Casserole

300

How many runners participated in America's first Turkey Trot?

6

300

What color are turkey eggs?

Tan

300

How many women were at the first Thanksgiving celebration? 

(Closest To)

Four or Five

(Controversial)

400

Who said, "What if today, we were grateful for everyone?"

Charlie Brown

400

According to Americans, what is the best part of Thanksgiving?

The Leftovers

400

What do American say they are most thankful for on Thanksgiving? Pick the Three

A. Friends  B. Food  C. Health  

D. Life  E. Shelter  F. Life

Family

Health

Life

400

What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?

California

400

What other country celebrates Thanksgiving? Not necessarily on the same day.

Canada, the first Monday in October

500

What major U.S. city's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends with Santa Claus getting a key to the city?

Detroit

500

How much does the most expensive Thanksgiving dinner cost?

(Closest to Without going Over)

$181,000

500

What is the busiest day of the year for plumbers?

Black Friday

500

Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?

A. Theodore Roosevelt   B. Woodrow Wilson

C. John F. Kennedy  D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

C. John F. Kennedy

500

What traditional Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

Jingle Bells