Turkey
How many feathers does an adult turkey have? (Answer within 500)
3,500
What year was Thanksgiving first celebrated?
1621
Who issued the first National Thanksgiving Day Proclamation?
George Washington
Which two NFL teams have hosted games on Thanksgiving Day since 1920?
The Detroit Lions & The Dallas Cowboys
What vegetable, harvested in autumn, was considered by Indians to be a symbol of the life-giving sun?
Pumpkin
What state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving Day?
California
How long did the Thanksgiving feast last?
3 days
Which President set the date for Thanksgiving as the last Thursday of each November?
Abraham Lincoln
Why did President Roosevelt try to move Thanksgiving back a week?
He wanted to add a week of holiday shopping to stimulate the economy.
What fruit, harvested in the fall, was given its name because the plant is shaped like the head and neck of a crane?
Cranberry
What is the average weight of a turkey purchased for Thanksgiving? (within two pounds)
15lbs
Who was the leader of the pilgrims at the first feast?
William Bradford
Who (President of Pennsylvania) wanted to make the turkey a national bird?
Benjamin Franklin
On average, how many turkeys are consumed by Americans each thanksgiving?
46 Million
Four birds, other than a turkey, were most likely eaten at the first Thanksgiving. Name one.
Duck, Goose, Swan, or Eagle
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much did the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86lbs
What group of Indians joined the pilgrims at their first feast?
Wampanoag
Who was the first President to officially pardon a turkey on Thanksgiving?
Harry S Truman
True or False: The United States of America is the only country to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving?
False- Canada also celebrates (in October)
What meat did the native Americans bring to the first Thanksgiving?
Deer (venison)