Random Facts
When does Canada celebrate Thanksgiving?
October
What is the most common type of item purchased on Black Friday?
Electronics
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
Green bean casserole
Would you rather cook Thanksgiving dinner or go out?
Cook
What sound does a female turkey make?
A cackle
Which stores are the most popular to shop at on black friday?
In-person: Walmart, Target, Macy's
Online: Amazon
What food was not served during the first Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is the longest amount of time you can leave a cooked turkey sitting out of the fridge?
2 hours
Would you rather give up mashed potatoes or stuffing?
Mashed potatoes
What is the average number of calories consumed by Americans on Thanksgiving?
3,150 to 4,500
In 2024, how many Americans shopped in-person on black Friday?
81.7 million
Thanksgiving leftovers led to what invention?
TV dinners
What are the 3 main ingredients in green bean casserole?
Green beans, French fried onions, and cream of mushroom soup
Would you rather go to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, or enter a dog in the dog show?
Parade
On average, how many hours does it take to cook a full Thanksgiving meal?
9.5 hours
Which stores open the earliest on black Friday?
Kohl's and JCPenney- 5 am
The largest pumpkin pie weighed how many pounds?
3699
How long does it take a turkey to defrost?
To thaw a turkey, it takes about 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds in the refrigerator, approximately 30 minutes per pound in a cold water bath, or about 6 minutes per pound in the microwave.
Would you rather put up your Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving or have a holiday movie marathon?
Christmas tree
What bizarre gift was president Calvin Coolidge given as a gift for Thanksgiving?
A raccoon
What is the meaning of the term "Black Friday?"
the term was first used in the 1960s in Philadelphia to describe the day's chaos. Retailers later adopted the term, turning it into the major shopping event it is today by promoting sales that helped their businesses become profitable ("in the black").
How many cranberries are needed to make one can of cranberry sauce?
About 500
How long should you cook a turkey?
The general rule of thumb for cooking a turkey is 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed bird and 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed bird, roasted at 350°F
Cook the entire meal or do all the dishes?
Cook