Thanksgiving Facts

5 Fun Thanksgiving Facts

1. Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1941.

2. Cranberries are 1 of only 3 fruits that are native to North America.

3. Minnesota is the #1 turkey producing state.

4. Approximately 39 million people will travel more than 50 miles during the holiday weekend. 80% of them will travel by car.

5. It is estimated that 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving day - that's about 690 million pounds of turkey!