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1. When was the first Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving occurred when 52 Plymouth Pilgrims dined with
the 50 Native Americans somewhere between September 21 and
November 9, 1621. There are also other contending dates as to
the first Thanksgiving.
2. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days.
3. What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?
Corn, barley, fowl including wild turkeys and waterfowl, and
venison.
4. Who helped getting Thanksgiving recognized as a national
holiday?
The author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," Sarah Josepha Hale,
was key in getting Thanksgiving officially recognized as a
national holiday.
5. When is Thanksgiving now celebrated?
Every year on the fourth Thursday in November.
6. How many people eat turkey on Thanksgiving day?
Nearly 88 percent of Americans say they eat turkey at
Thanksgiving.
7. Pardon the turkey?
Since Harry Truman, every president has pardoned a turkey for
Thanksgiving, but over 700 million pounds of turkey are still
consumed in the U.S. during Thanksgiving.
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