Food
Turkey
Who attended the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims and Native Americans
What is the best side dish?
Imaginary Bonus Points for green bean casserole.
How many turkeys are pardoned for Thanksgiving?
1
When were balloons introduced into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
1927
What percentage of Americans don't eat turkey as their main dish on Thanksgiving?
about 24%
WHERE was the first Thanksgiving?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What is the best dessert for thanksgiving?
Imaginary Bonus Points for Pumpkin Pie
What day is Thanksgiving always on?
Thursday
Which president received a live racoon as Thanksgiving present?
Calvin Coolidge
How many calories do people typically eat at Thanksgiving dinner?
about 3,000
Source: Calorie Control Council
Who wanted the turkey to be the national bird?
Ben Franklin -- he referred to it as a "bird of courage"
What dish (besides Turkey/Ham) HAS to be present in order for it to be Thanksgiving?
Imaginary Bonus Points for Sweet Potatoes
Which balloon character has made the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Snoopy
Which president created the TRADITION of pardoning a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
Will also except Ronald Reagan since he made it the "norm"
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/
When was the first canned cranberry sauce sold?
1912 in Hanson, Massachusetts
Who was the first president to order a National Day of Thanksgiving?
George Washington
Best post-dinner activity
Imaginary Bonus Points for games w/ friends/family.
What year did the Butterball Turkey Talk-line start?
1981 -- now they get over 100,000 calls while it's open in November and December!
call 800-BUTTERBALL or text 844-877-3456
What YEAR was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving each year?
Around 46 million!!
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
Why not both!!
Which city's Thanksgiving Day parade ends with Santa getting a key to the city?
Detroit, Michigan
What was the name of the group of Native Americans that attended the first Thanksgiving?
Wampanoag (pronounced waam·puh·now·ag)