Which cartoon character was introduced as the first balloon of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
100
In which city & state did the Pilgrims celebrate their first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
100
What founding father wanted the turkey as the national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
100
Which two football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
100
Which beloved Sesame Street character’s design consists of dyed turkey feathers?
Big Bird
200
The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 didn’t feature balloons. Instead, what did it feature?
Animals from Central Park Zoo
200
How long was the voyage for the Mayflower?
66 days
200
How many turkeys are eaten every year?
46 million
200
What is the Monday immediately following Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
200
Which Christmas song was originally composed for Thanksgiving?
“Jingle Bells”
300
What balloon has appeared the most throughout the years of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
The Snoopy Balloon
300
How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days
300
What is the average calorie count for Americans during the Thanksgiving meal?
4500 calories
300
In what U.S. city did Black Friday originate?
Philadelphia
300
What movie was John Hughes first where he directed adult leads?
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
400
Which Frozen Character will make their debut at this year’s Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Olaf
400
After the first winter, how many Pilgrim women remained to cook the first Thanksgiving?
4
400
Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item?
cranberry sauce
400
Which president was the first to give a turkey a presidential pardon?
Ronald Reagan
400
What prime-time TV special originally aired on CBS on November 20, 1973, and won an Emmy Award in 1974?
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
500
What year was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1924
500
The Mayflower held approximately this many pilgrims.
100
500
Which of these foods was heavily featured at the first thanksgiving, but isn’t a staple for the modern holiday?
1. Lobster and clams
2. Porridge
3. Corn chowder
4. Sweet potatoes
Lobster and clams
500
Which ancient Italian (think pre-Roman) civilization created the tradition of breaking the turkey wishbone?
The Etruscans
500
Which of these superhero movies can technically be considered a Thanksgiving holiday film?
1. Man of Steel
2. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
3. Spiderman
4. X-Men
Spider-man (The film’s narrative takes place around the time of Thanksgiving)