How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Three days.
When put in water do cranberries sink or float?
Cranberries float. Four tiny air pockets within the fruit cause them to rise and float on top of the water during harvest.
Are pumpkins vegetables or fruit.
Fruit.
Apples are members of what flower family?
The rose family.
What percentage of American consumers say they love or like pie?
78%
When was pumpkin pie first introduced to the holiday table?
At the Pilgrim's second Thanksgiving.
Cranberries are made up of what percentage of water?
90%
About 500.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, where was the heaviest apple grown?
Hirosaki City, Japan on October 24th, 2005. The apple weighed 4lbs, 1 oz
What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?
1924
In what year did the American colonists in Williamsburg, Virginia begin the tradition of stringing popcorn on Christmas trees?
It can be traced back to 1842. Colonists would created homemade popcorn garlands as they were easily made at home and only required ingredients the settlers already owned.
How many cranberries in a pound?
About 440
How many pounds of pumpkin are grown every year in the United States?
Over 1.5 billion pounds!
How many varieties of apples are grown in the United States?
Over 2,500!
Along with pumpkin and apple, what other pie was in the top three pie flavors in 2022?
Cherry
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
How long do cranberry vines live?
If cared for correctly, cranberry vines can live indefinitely. Some Cape Cod cranberry vines are over 150 years old and continue to bear fruit.
Considered the "Pumpkin Capital of the World", Morton is a city in what state?
Illinois.
How many pounds does a bushel of apples weigh?
42 pounds
How long can an apple tree live?
About 100 years.
In what year was Green Bean Casserole created?
The recipe was created in 1955 in the Campbell's Test kitchen.
How many million cranberries do Americans consume during Thanksgiving week?
80 million
On what day in October would you celebrate National Pumpkin Day?
October 26th
How many apples does the average person eat a year?
65
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
2.5 miles