We love this time of year! Thanksgiving is all about fun, family, friends, and food—and it’s a wonderful opportunity to show gratitude for one another. As the late Randy Pausch once said:
“Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”
It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday rush—running to the store, making sure the table settings are just right, finding the perfect Thanksgiving salt and pepper shakers, and preparing the ultimate meal. But in all that preparation, remember: it’s not the plates or the tablecloths that matter most.
It’s the precious time spent with family and friends that truly makes Thanksgiving special.
So before you carve the turkey or pass the mashed potatoes, take a moment to appreciate the people around you—and enjoy these fun Thanksgiving facts we’ve gathered just for you:
6 Thanksgiving Fun Facts
- Historians have no record of turkey being eaten at the first Thanksgiving.
- "Jingle Bells" was originally written as a Thanksgiving song.
- Roughly 46 million turkeys are cooked each year for Thanksgiving.
- Butterball has operated its famous Turkey Talk-Line for over 35 years.
- Most Americans say they enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers more than the meal itself.
- The day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) is the busiest day of the year for plumbers!
From our Bizzy Bee Exterminators family to yours:
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
