- Because we need more stats for the holiday and it's tomorrow!
Did you read All The Stats and Fun Facts About Thanksgiving: Part One? Because this is part two!
- When it comes to pie, the “highest” number of people like
pumpkin pie but it’s only 23%. 14% like pecan pie, 12% like apple, 8% like sweet potato pie and 6% like chocolate pie, leaving 5% of people liking blueberry pie and 5% of people liking cherry pie most. 27% of people like something other than these options though so, what do you think? - 77% of people choose stuffing/dressing as their favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving. Did you know this as one of the stats about Thanksgiving?
- Women drink about 2.4 drinks on Thanksgiving.
- The average cost of a 10-person Thanksgiving dinner is $64.05.
- 59,100 people are seriously injured in Thanksgiving car crashes every year.
- There are four towns in the United States named Turkey. Turkey, North Carolina and Turkey, Texas. There is also Turkey Creek, Louisiana and Turkey Creek, Arizona.
- 68% of Americans will have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
- Which Thanksgiving season movie featured a giant inflatable turkey named “Steve?” Addams Family Values
- Three times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving in comparison to a typical day.
- The average cost of a 16-pound whole frozen turkey is $28.82.
- The most expensive dinner in the world costs $150,000.00 in New York City at the Old Homestead Steakhouse. (Price paid in 2019.)
- People buy 16 million greeting cards to exchange every year.
- For Americans, 13% of people plan to get takeout from a restaurant or go out to eat for Thanksgiving.
- What does Charlie Brown serve for Thanksgiving on A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving? Toast and popcorn. Did you know this as one of the stats about Thanksgiving?
- How long does it take to roast a 20-pound turkey at 350 degrees
Fahrenheit? About four to five hours - What dish is made with potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper? Mashed potatoes
- 41% of Americans will have gravy with their Thanksgiving dinner.
- 84% of us are thankful for our family, 69% for our health, 63% for friends and 63% of us are most thankful for memories. 53% of people are thankful for personal freedom, 47% for stability, 45% for fun experiences, 42% for opportunities, 33% for achievements and 21% for wealth.
- People most commonly toast with wine, then beer, and whiskey, in that order.
- What’s a popular Thanksgiving dessert that’s made from pumpkins? Pumpkin Pie
- The route for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is 2.5 miles.
- What role does liquid play in the roasting process when you’re cooking turkey? You baste the turkey with the broth or drippings throughout its cooking time.
- Men consume an average of 3.1 drinks on Thanksgiving.
- What’s it called if you soak a turkey in a seasoned liquid, adding flavor and moisture? Brining
- The first Macy’s Day parade, originally called the Macy’s Christma Day parade even though it’s on Thanksgiving, was in 1924.
- 11% of hosts say they regret their decision to host Thanksgiving ahead of the holiday. Does this surprise you as one of the stats about Thanksgiving?
- There were 27 balloons and balloonicles, 35 clown groups, 31 parade floats, 12 marching bands and 4 performance groups.
- The average American household has about seven guests for Thanksgiving.
- 78% of people like mashed potatoes best at Thanksgiving.
- Annually, the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City has 3.5 million attendees.
- During the 2022 Thanksgiving season, 197 million people shopped over the five-day Thanksgiving period.
- What’s the flap of skin that hangs off a turkey’s neck? Wattle
- 52% of people love cranberry sauce the most for Thanksgiving eats.
- What Thanksgiving side is made with white bread or cornbread? Stuffing
- There are an estimated five deaths a year due to house fires on Thanksgiving.
- The average number of calories consumed on Thanksgiving is 3,150-4,500. Have you heard this as one of the stats about Thanksgiving?
- Hosts will spend about 9.6 hours preparing.
- About 63% of people will travel for this Thanksgiving holiday.
- There was a 2.9% increase in 2022 with online spending hitting $5.29 billion on Thanksgiving Day.
- Hosts will spend about $396.00 on Thanksgiving dinner including food, drinks, and some decor.
What do you think of these stats about Thanksgiving? Let me know in the comments, and Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow!