"The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about? I don't think so." ... Nora Ephron
While turkey might be the star of the show on the Thanksgiving table, did you know that some three quarters of Americans will be serving at least four side dishes to accompany the turkey? The most popular side dish? It's mashed potatoes! Mashed potatoes are the #1 most popular side dish in 20 states. 75% of Thanksgiving menus include mashed potatoes, stuffing or dressing.
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thanksgiving fun facts: What's Your State's Favorite Thanksgiving Day Pie?
- 11/24/22 04:58 AM
WHAT'S THE FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DAY PIE IN YOUR STATE? DO YOU AGREE? Do you have a favorite pie for Thanksgiving dinner? Is it the same as the favorite pie in your state? Google shared a list with USA TODAY of uniquely searched pies in each state.
As you can see from the list below, pumpkin pie seems to be the overall favorite in 13 states. However, apple pie is not far behind with 11 states showing it as a favorite. Some interesting surprises in several states: chess pie in North Carolina and Tennessee; key lime pie in Utah; French silk pie in Illinois; … (42 comments)
thanksgiving fun facts: Thanksgiving 2022 By The Numbers (Fun Facts): How Much Do You Know?
- 11/18/22 04:21 AM
THANKSGIVING 2022 BY THE NUMBERS: 60+ FUN FACTS How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2022 and how Americans observe this holiday? Did you know that in 2022: 97% of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. 31% of Americans will travel for Thanksgiving. 47% will drive. 29% will fly. 64% of Americans would prefer an alternative to turkey, but 68% will be serving turkey, nonetheless. 26% would like some new side dishes. $835 million will be spent on turkeys, alone, this year. Average cost of a 16 pound turkey is just over $25. 45% of Americans choose pumpkin pie as their favorite. Apple pie … (52 comments)
What's your Thanksgiving Day IQ? How much do you know about our Thanksgiving celebration history? Or about how we celebrate Thanksgiving today? Did you know....that the menu for the very first Thanksgiving in 1621 did not include turkey or forks (just spoons and knives) and that the celebration lasted for three days? 398 years later in 2019, Americans will consume some 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day. I suspect that in 2019 many households will finish their Thankgiving holiday the same day and just in time to start early shopping for Black Friday! No more three day celebrations! And … (12 comments)
WHAT'S THE FAVORITE THANKSGIVING SIDE DISH IN YOUR STATE?
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