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Thanksgiving Facts
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The first Macy's Parade in 1924 was called
the "Macy's Christmas Day Parade" although it took place on
Thanksgiving Day.
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In 1927, Macy's introduces the world famous
giant helium balloons. The first balloons included Felix the Cat and Toy
Soldier.
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Santa Claus has ended the Macys's Parade
every year except 1933, the only year in which he led the parade.
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In 1989, the Macy's Parade marched through
its very first snowstorm.
- The parade route has
only changed once, in 1945, from 145th Street and Convent Avenue to the
modern day kick off at 77th Street and Central Park West.
- The parade has been held
continuously from 1924, except for 1942-1944 when it was halted due to
WWII.
- The parade’s first
national broadcast was on NBC in 1948.
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The Detroit Lions of the American National
Football League have hosted a game every Thanksgiving Day since 1934, with
the exception of 1939–44 (due to World War II).
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The Dallas Cowboys have hosted every
Thanksgiving Day since 1966, with the exception of 1975 and 1977 when the
then-St. Louis Cardinals hosted.
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Since 1863, Thanksgiving has been observed
annually in the United States.
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Beginning in 1947, the National Turkey
Federation has presented the President of the United States with one live
turkey and two dressed turkeys. The live turkey is pardoned and lives out
the rest of its days on a peaceful farm.
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At one time, the turkey and the bald eagle
were each considered as the national symbol of America.
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According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the U.S.
at Thanksgiving—that's one sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each
year.
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Age is a determining factor in taste. Old,
large males are preferable to young toms (males) as tom meat is stringy. The
opposite is true for females: old hens are tougher birds.
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Recent studies suggest that carbohydrate-rich
meals may cause sleepiness by increasing the number of tryptophans in the
brain.
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A 15-pound turkey typically has about 70
percent white meat and 30 percent dark meat.
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White meat has fewer calories and less fat
than dark meat.
How
To Set A Holiday Table
If
you are wondering which utensil to use first, always use the outside one and
work in.
For
example, the soup spoon is on the outside.
This guide might have more plates and silverware than you wish. If so, use the
above plan, but leave out what you do not use.
The setting for young eaters will be simpler.
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