Fascinating Facts about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving celebrates the Pilgrims’ successful harvest in 16
2. The first Thanksgiving lasted for three days.
President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been held annually since 19
5. The first Thanksgiving football game was played in 1869.
Turkey is the traditional centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.
Approximately 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving.
The average American consumes around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day in the United States.
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known for its huge sales.
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys always play on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
The turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House began with President Truman.
Lobster, seal, and swan were part of the first Thanksgiving feast.
The famous song Over the River and Through the Woods is about Thanksgiving.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade attracts more than 3.5 million live spectators.
A wishbone is a popular Thanksgiving tradition for making wishes.
Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving, but on the second Monday of October.
Thanksgiving is the unofficial start of the holiday season.
Sweet potatoes were not a part of the first Thanksgiving meal.
Fascinating Facts about Thanksgiving part 2
Pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
The National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation began in 1947.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is known as Native American Heritage Day.
The first Thanksgiving was attended by approximately 90 Native Americans.
Until 1941, Thanksgiving was celebrated on the last Thursday of November.
The origin of the name Thanksgiving comes from giving thanks for blessings.
Plymouth, Massachusetts is often referred to as America’s Hometown.
The annual National Dog Show is aired on Thanksgiving Day.
Cranberries are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.
The average American spends around $185 on Thanksgiving-related expenses.
Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude and spending time with loved ones.
The largest pumpkin pie ever made weighed over 3,699 pounds.
The traditional colors associated with Thanksgiving are orange, brown, and yellow.
Thanksgiving Day football games have been broadcasted since 19
The first Thanksgiving had no forks, only spoons and knives.
Green bean casserole is a popular Thanksgiving side dish.
The first Thanksgiving was held outdoors due to limited space.
The first Thanksgiving did not include mashed potatoes or cranberry sauce.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings in our lives.
The first Thanksgiving was likely held in late September or early October.
The Plymouth Pilgrims wouldn’t have survived their first winter without the help of the Native Americans.
Thanksgiving leftovers often include turkey sandwiches and turkey soup.
Cornucopia, shaped like a horn with fruits and vegetables, symbolizes abundance and is associated with Thanksgiving.
Many families participate in turkey trots, charity runs, on Thanksgiving morning.
Thanksgiving has become a time for giving back, with numerous volunteer opportunities available on this holiday.