Thanksgiving Trivia

What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving?

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

Do Americans prefer apple pie or pumpkin pie?

Sarah Josepha Hale, who campaigned for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday, wrote what famous song?

When was the first Thanksgiving?

WHY was the 4th Thursday in November picked for Thanksgiving?

True or false: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”

Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?

According to the USDA: How many minutes a day does the average American (15 and older) spend eating and drinking?

During which Revolutionary War battle did troops have a day of Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Trivia: Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?

Which U.S. president was the first to officially pardon a turkey?

What meats were (probably)served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?

What notable Native American served as an interpreter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans? 

What "Christmas Carol" was actually written to be sung at Thanksgiving?

What animal was famously given to President Coolidge to be served at dinner, but he adopted it instead?

What day of the year is considered the busiest for plumbers?

Which U.S. city has the longest-running Thanksgiving parade?

Which President refused to celebrate Thanksgiving?

How many Female Pilgrims were at the first Thanksgiving harvest feast in 1621 out of 53 people?

Which two NFL teams have played a game on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?