Thanksgiving History
What is an adult female turkey called?
Hen
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What do Americans report being most thankful for?
Family, health and life
How many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
Approximately 24 hours for each four to five pounds of frozen turkey
What is the most popular day to shop during Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
1621
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165 Degrees F
What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?
Fires - There are more than three times the daily average calls about home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day
What year did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" debut on television?
1973
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating?
Christmas
True or false: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”
False. They called themselves "Separatists"
What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, goose, duck, fish, and porridge or bread made from corn
When is the worst time to travel for Thanksgiving?
Wednesday before Thanksgiving between noon and 8:00 p.m.
What year did Adam Sandler release “The Thanksgiving Song?”
1992
What Christmas song was originally meant to be a Thanksgiving song?
Jingle Bells
Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?
In 1989, George H.W. Bush.
Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?
Apple Pie
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 Days
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
2.5 miles
How do both Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and America’s Thanksgiving Parade conclude?
With the arrival of Santa Claus.
When was Thanksgiving declared a national celebration?
President George Washington designated November 26 as a Day of National Thanksgiving in 1789.
Referred to as the "pumpkin capital" of the U.S., what town is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant?
Morton, Illinois
What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common?
According to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, they’re all descendants of passengers or crew on the Mayflower.
According to Macy's, how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year?
3.5 million
What were the top three gift categories for gift-giving in 2022?
Clothing, gift cards and toys.