Thanksgiving History
True or False? Thanksgiving is the third week of November
False
True or false? Turkey wasn’t on the first Thanksgiving menu
True
True or false? Americans buy 300 million pounds of turkey the week of Thanksgiving
False, they buy 365 million pounds
True or false? The first Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade didn’t feature Central Park zoo animals
False
True or false? Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the world?
False
What are male turkeys called?
Toms
True or false? Native Americans used cranberry sauce as a medicine
True
Which country consumes the most turkey?
The US
What year did Thanksgiving start?
1621
How fast can turkeys run?
25 mph
What is the largest pumpkin pie’s weight?
3700 pounds
How long was the first Thanksgiving?
3 days long
About what percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 70%
How many teeth to turkeys have?
None
Which dessert was not part of the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Pumpkin pie
What is the first Thanksgiving movie?
“Saints and Strangers“
Which US president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abram Lincoln
Which country’s national bird is a turkey?
None
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving day?
About 4500
Which US president did not celebrate Thanksgiving?
Thomas Jefferson