Food
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit
Which comic character has made the most appearances at Thanksgiving parades?
Snoopy
How much does an average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
Around 15 pounds
What is the holiday that occurs the day after Thanksgiving?
Native American Heritage Day
The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is called what?
Black Friday
Which popular Thanksgiving side is said to have fewer calories- yams or sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes
Which character/person has ended every Macy’s parade (except for in 1933)?
Santa
What turkeys actually gobble? Female turkeys or male turkeys?
Male turkeys
On what day does the Thanksgiving holiday take place each year?
On the fourth Thursday of each November
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
The Detroit Lions and The Dallas Cowboys
How many pumpkin pies are consumed each Thanksgiving in the US? (___million)
About 50 million
True or false: the company used to release the balloons into the air after the parade.
True
Where should the meat thermometer be put in turkeys?
The thighs
What is the average length of a “Turkey Trot”?
5 miles
Which President declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
On average, how many calories are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
2,500-4,500
How many handlers are required for each balloon?
90 people
What are male turkeys called?
Toms
In the TV show “Friends”, which character hates Thanksgiving?
Chandler
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
3 days
What exactly does green bean casserole typically consist of?
Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions
When do the marching bands start to rehearse for the parade?
3 AM on Thanksgiving Day
This State produces the most turkeys each year.
Minnesota
On A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, what did Snoopy serve for Thanksgiving dinner?
Buttered toast, pretzel sticks, jellybeans, and popcorn
What does the word “cornucopia” mean?