Thanksgiving History
1924
What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
46 million
How many turkeys are cooked every Thanksgiving in the U.S.?
Mashed potatoes
What side dish is the most popular at Thanksgiving?
New York City
What city is famous for its Thanksgiving parade?
New York
What state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday
Abraham Lincoln
Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Venison
What meat was served at the first Thanksgiving feast?
Pumpkin pie
What type of pie is most commonly served at Thanksgiving?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Which parade is held every Thanksgiving?
All 50
How many states celebrate Thanksgiving on the same day?
3 days
How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?
Minnesota
Which state produces the most turkeys in the U.S.?
Potatoes
What vegetable was once thought to be poisonous but is now a Thanksgiving staple?
1621
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims
The fourth Thursday of November
What day is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Wampanoag tribe
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
George H. W. Bush
Which president officially pardons a turkey every Thanksgiving?
Bread
What is the main ingredient in traditional stuffing?
Snoopy
What is the name of the mascot in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving"?
Brussels sprouts
What vegetable is rarely served during Thanksgiving?
The Mayflower
What is the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
1989
What year did the turkey-pardoning tradition start?
Apple cider
What drink is often served with Thanksgiving dinner?
Black Friday
What is the name of the holiday after Thanksgiving?
Orange
What is the main color of Thanksgiving decorations?