Did You Know These Fun Tidbits About Thanksgiving?

Here's something to talk about around the Thanksgiving table!

--- What year did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade begin?

Answer: 1924

--- Which President first proclaimed Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Answer: Abe Lincoln

--- A male turkey is called a tom. What is a female turkey called?

Answer: A hen

--- Which country first adopted Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

Answer: Canada (they celebrate in October).

--- What is the best way to defrost a turkey: a) in a microwave, b) in cold water, c) in direct sunlight, or d) in the refrigerator?

Answer: D

--- Of these Thanksgiving favorites, which is lowest in calories: pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or apple pie?

Answer: pumpkin pie

--- True or false: the song "jingle Bells" was written for Thanksgiving?

Answer: True!

--- Butterball says the best place to put the meat thermometer is in: the thigh, the breast, the wing or the cavity?

Answer The thigh

-- What is the name of the skin that hangs from a turkey's neck?

Answer: Wattle