1st Thanksgiving
How long was the 1st Thanksgiving (how long did it last)?
3 Days
True or False: Turkey wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving.
TRUE
What is the name of the main parade that occurs in New York every year?
Macy’s Parade
What sport uses the term “Turkey”?
Bowling
Which state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Which Native American tribe celebrated the 1st Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
True or False: Americans prefer apple pie over pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.
TRUE
What happens at the end of every Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Santa Claus appears to ”kick off the XMAS season”
Which turkeys gobble, male or female?
Male
What is the next federal holiday after Thanksgiving?
Christmas
Are female or male turkeys used in Thanksgiving feasts?
BOTH
Which vegetable was the first to be grown in space in 1995?
Potato
Around how many people participate in the Macy’s parade every year? (1,000 range)
8,000
How much did the largest turkey ever weigh (according to Guinness World Records)? (10lb range)
86 Pounds
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
How many women were at the 1st Thanksgiving?
5
About how many pumpkin pies are consumed every thanksgiving? (5,000,000 range)
50,000,000
Which city’s Thanksgiving Parade ends with Santa being gifted the key to the city?
Detroit
About how many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving (in America) each year? (5,000,000 range)
46,000,000
(41 Million - 51 Million are correct)
What year was the 1st Thanksgiving football game (range of 10 years)?
1876
What month did the first Thanksgiving likely take place?
September
What country was the first pumpkin pie made in?
England
What year did Macy’s Parade first have Thanksgiving balloons?
1928
Approximately what percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
12%
Which U.S. President “didn’t believe” in Thanksgiving for religious reasons?
Thomas Jefferson