Thanksgiving Stuff
Referred to as the "pumpkin capital" of the U.S., what town is home to the Libby's pumpkin canning plant? Answer: Morton, Illinois
What year did "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" debut on television? Answer: 1973
According to Macy's, how many people attend the attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York each year? Answer: 3.5 million.
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable? Answer: Fruit
According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh? Answer: Made in 2010, the record-breaking pie weighed 3,699 lbs
What holiday was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade commemorating? Answer: Christmas
Which retailer was the first to host a Thanksgiving Day parade? Answer: Gimbels department store hosted a Thanksgiving Day parade in Philadelphia in 1920, four years before Macy’s held their first.
Which U.S. Founding Father famously referred to turkeys as "a bird of courage"? Answer: Benjamin Franklin
Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966? Answer: Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route? Answer: 2.5 miles
How many passengers were on the Mayflower? Answer: 102
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held? Answer: November 1621
What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving? Answer: Venison, goose, duck, fish, and porridge or bread made from corn
Where did the Pilgrims settle? Answer: Though the Mayflower initially landed off the coast of Cape Cod, they ultimately settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last? Answer: Three days
How many Pilgrims were at the first Thanksgiving harvest feast in 1621? Answer: Approximately 53
How many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving? Answer: The National Turkey Federation estimates Americans eat about 45 to 46 million on Thanksgiving.
True or false: Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday of the year. Answer: False. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the busiest time for travel with upwards of 90 to 100 million Americans traveling during that time, according to AAA.
Which state produces the most cranberries? Answer: Wisconsin.
What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common? Answer: According to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, they’re all descendants of passengers or crew on the Mayflower.
True or false: Pilgrim Monument is located at Plymouth Rock. Answer: False. The Pilgrim Monument is located in Provincetown, Massachusetts.