Thanksgiving trivia

The "first Thanksgiving" was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest(врожаю) in the New World in November 1621. This feast(святкове частування) lasted three days and there were 90 Native American Wampanoag people and 53 survivors (виживших)of the Mayflower (Pilgrims).

• Turkey 39%

• Stuffing 23%

• Pumpkin Pie 12%

• Mashed Potatoes 9%

• Sweet Potatoes 6%

• Cranberry Sauce 3%

Around 50 million pumpkin pies people eat on Thanksgiving. According to the American Pie Council, most American prefer Apple pie over pumpkin pie

The White House has a tradition of sparing(милувати) the life of one lucky turkey each year. The origins of this ritual are still debated the tradition was finalized(затверджена) by George H.W. Bush in 1989.  

Mayc's parade

The first Mayc's Thanksgiving Parade started in 1924!!!!
That time Mayc's was just a shop and his owner wanted to attract(залучити) more people to his shop before Christmas shoping rush.

The holiday season has officially started and the NFL is celebrating with three brilliant Thanksgiving Day games!







Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions, 12: 30 p.m. (Fox)

Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. (CBS)

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)