Macy's Parade
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating?
Christmas
According to a survey, what are most people thankful for on Thanksgiving?
family, health and life
Which football teams always play on Thanksgiving?
Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions
How can you tell is a cranberry is ripe?
It bounces
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
How much glitter is typically used during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
300 pounds
According to AAA, approximately how many Americans take to the road for Thanksgiving?
80 million
In what year was the first Turkey Trot held?
1896
When was the green bean casserole invented?
1955
What food was not served during the first Thanksgiving?
turkey
What did the balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade replace?
live zoo animals
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
11
The first Turkey Trot had how many runners?
6
What is the longest amount of time you can leave a cooked turkey sitting out of the fridge?
2 hours
What historical figure wanted the turkey to be the national symbol of the US?
Benjamin Franklin
What was the first character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
fires
What alternate sporting competition airs on Thanksgiving and features four legs and fur?
National Dog Show
Statistically, what is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
stuffing
One New England town cancelled their Thanksgiving due to lack of what?
Pumpkin Pie
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade first air on TV?
1948
What tradition brings good luck at Thanksgiving?
breaking the wishbone
What year did the Lions play their first Thanksgiving game?
1934
According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?
green bean casserole
Which President once received a raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift?
President Calvin Coolidge