Thanksgiving Origin History
How long was the very first Thanksgiving?
Three Days
What is the most popular Thanksgiving Side?
Stuffing
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple pie
Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Monday following Black Friday known as?
Cyber Monday
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
Five
When was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?
November 27, 1924
What Turkeys actually Gobble?
Male Turkeys
Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
When did Black Friday get its name?
1960's
When was the first Thanksgiving?
Fall 1621
What year did Adam Sandler release "The Thanksgiving Song?"
1992
What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?
About 12%
Who was the first President to receive a ceremonial Thanksgiving Turkey?
Harry S. Truman
Which global pandemic accelerated the trend of online Black Friday shopping?
COVID-19
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Where was the first Turkey Trot?
Buffalo, New York
How many Americnas prefer Thanksgiving leftovers Thanksgiving dinner?
About 80%
Which President made turkey pardoning an annual event?
George H.W. Bush
Which credit card is most used during Black Friday?
Visa
During which Revolutionary War battle did troops have a day of Thanksgiving?
The Battle of Saratoga
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 lbs
How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?
About 46 million
Which President officially made Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of every November?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
How many people, on average, shop during the Black Friday Weekend?
Over 100 million