How many calories are there in an average Thanksgiving meal?
4.500
True or False? The term Black Friday was originally used to prevent people from shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.
True
Do Americans prefer the actual Thanksgiving Meal or the leftovers?
Four fifths of Americans say that they actually prefer the leftovers to the actual meal.
What were cranberries originally used for by the Native Americans?
to cure arrow wounds and dye clothes
Who was the firs American President to make Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
True or False: Thanksgiving is the most popular American holiday.
False. Christmas is.
Which President refused to recognize Thanksgiving?
Thomas Jefferson
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 but how long did it take for it to become an official celebration?
242 years
True or False: Most Americans avoid traveling on Thanksgiving Day.
False. Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day in the U.S.
When was the 1st professional Thanksgiving Day football game played?
in 1920
How many pumpkin pies are baked on Thanksgiving every year?
50 million
True or False: Female turkeys don't gobble.
True
Which popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
How many Pilgrims survived the first winter?
About half
Which professionals are more likely to be busy the day after Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
What is the night before Thanksgiving called?
Drinksgiving
Which is the most iconic Thanksgiving parade held every year?
Macy's Thanksgiving parade held in New York
How many Pilgrims were aboard the Mayflower?
102
Who was the first president to pardon a turkey?
George W. Bush in 1989
Which U.S. state is the leader in turkey production?
Minesota
What are most Americans thankful for?
Family, health and life
Sarah Josepha Hale was the woman who convinced Abraham Lincoln to recognize Thanksgiving. What else is she known for?
Writing the poem Mary had a little lamb.
What are baby turkeys called?
Poults
True or False? Turkey was eaten on the first Thanksgiving meal.
False. Venison and lobster seem to have been on the menu but there is no record of turkey.