15 Lesser-known Fact

Turkey's Absence: Turkeys were not on the menu at the first Thanksgiving; the feast included fish, shellfish, and venison.

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Football Tradition: Thanksgiving Day football began in 1876, becoming an enduring link between turkey and touchdowns.

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Cranberry's Surprise: Native Americans used cranberries for dye, not sauce, introducing a vibrant twist to Thanksgiving.

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Presidential Pardons: President Truman started the turkey pardon tradition in 1947, saving a Thanksgiving bird from the table.

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Thanksgiving Parade Origins: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade started in 1924 with animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.

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Pumpkin Pie's Absence: Pilgrims didn't have ovens for pies, meaning no pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving in Space: Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving in space, with special vacuum-sealed turkey and rehydratable side dishes.

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Cultural Fusion: The Macy's Parade features floats designed by artists worldwide, showcasing global Thanksgiving celebrations.

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Snoopy's Debut: In 1968, Snoopy first appeared as a Macy's Parade balloon, marking the start of a beloved tradition.

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Turkey Trots: Turkey Trot races started in 1896 as a way to burn calories before indulging in Thanksgiving feasts.

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Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: This animated special premiered in 1973, becoming a timeless Thanksgiving classic.

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Historical Roots: Thanksgiving Day became a national holiday in 1863, thanks to President Abraham Lincoln.

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Plymouth Rock Landing: The Pilgrims initially aimed for Virginia but landed at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.

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Popcorn at Parades: Until the 1930s, spectators at Macy's Parade released live animals, and popcorn replaced them.

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15 Lesser-known Fact

15 Lesser-known Fact

First Thanksgiving: Only 53 Pilgrims survived to celebrate, forging a bond with Wampanoag Native Americans.

First Thanksgiving: Only 53 Pilgrims survived to celebrate, forging a bond with Wampanoag Native Americans.

Turkey's Absence: Turkeys were not on the menu at the first Thanksgiving; the feast included fish, shellfish, and venison.

Turkey's Absence: Turkeys were not on the menu at the first Thanksgiving; the feast included fish, shellfish, and venison.

Football Tradition: Thanksgiving Day football began in 1876, becoming an enduring link between turkey and touchdowns.

Football Tradition: Thanksgiving Day football began in 1876, becoming an enduring link between turkey and touchdowns.

Cranberry's Surprise: Native Americans used cranberries for dye, not sauce, introducing a vibrant twist to Thanksgiving.

Cranberry's Surprise: Native Americans used cranberries for dye, not sauce, introducing a vibrant twist to Thanksgiving.

Presidential Pardons: President Truman started the turkey pardon tradition in 1947, saving a Thanksgiving bird from the table.

Presidential Pardons: President Truman started the turkey pardon tradition in 1947, saving a Thanksgiving bird from the table.

Thanksgiving Parade Origins: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade started in 1924 with animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.

Thanksgiving Parade Origins: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade started in 1924 with animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.

Pumpkin Pie's Absence: Pilgrims didn't have ovens for pies, meaning no pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Pie's Absence: Pilgrims didn't have ovens for pies, meaning no pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving in Space: Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving in space, with special vacuum-sealed turkey and rehydratable side dishes.

Thanksgiving in Space: Astronauts enjoy Thanksgiving in space, with special vacuum-sealed turkey and rehydratable side dishes.

Cultural Fusion: The Macy's Parade features floats designed by artists worldwide, showcasing global Thanksgiving celebrations.

Cultural Fusion: The Macy's Parade features floats designed by artists worldwide, showcasing global Thanksgiving celebrations.

Snoopy's Debut: In 1968, Snoopy first appeared as a Macy's Parade balloon, marking the start of a beloved tradition.

Snoopy's Debut: In 1968, Snoopy first appeared as a Macy's Parade balloon, marking the start of a beloved tradition.

Turkey Trots: Turkey Trot races started in 1896 as a way to burn calories before indulging in Thanksgiving feasts.

Turkey Trots: Turkey Trot races started in 1896 as a way to burn calories before indulging in Thanksgiving feasts.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: This animated special premiered in 1973, becoming a timeless Thanksgiving classic.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: This animated special premiered in 1973, becoming a timeless Thanksgiving classic.

Historical Roots: Thanksgiving Day became a national holiday in 1863, thanks to President Abraham Lincoln.

Historical Roots: Thanksgiving Day became a national holiday in 1863, thanks to President Abraham Lincoln.

Plymouth Rock Landing: The Pilgrims initially aimed for Virginia but landed at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.

Plymouth Rock Landing: The Pilgrims initially aimed for Virginia but landed at Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620.

Popcorn at Parades: Until the 1930s, spectators at Macy's Parade released live animals, and popcorn replaced them.

Popcorn at Parades: Until the 1930s, spectators at Macy's Parade released live animals, and popcorn replaced them.

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