According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 13.3 pounds of turkey was consumed by the typical American in 2009, with no doubt a hearty helping devoured at Thanksgiving time. Also, per capita sweet potato consumption was 5.3 pounds.* For more Thanksgiving Day facts and fun see the following links:
Profile America: Facts for Features—Thanksgiving Day http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb11-ff21.html
U.S. Census Bureau Multimedia Gallery—Thanksgiving http://www.census.gov/multimedia/www/radio/profile_america/profile-odd-24.php
National Archives, Center for Legislative Archives— Congress Establishes Thanksgiving http://www.archives.gov/legislative/features/thanksgiving/
The Nest—Topics to avoid at Thanksgiving dinner http://ideas.thenest.com/dinner-recipes/entertaining/Articles/topics-to-avoid-during-the-holidays.aspx
Aristotle’s Thanksgiving –Thanksgiving Trivia Quiz http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia.asp
