History.com and Column Five collaborated to create this infographic entitled “Thanksgiving by the Numbers.” The infographic traces the history of Thanksgiving Day from its inception to the present, comparing the original celebration to our current traditions. The infographic shares interesting facts about the holiday, like the number of colonists and Wampanoags present at the original feast, and the average amount of turkey Americans consume per year. It also clearly shows the similarities and differences in the present and past traditions, such as the kinds of foods served. Finally, it shares information regarding modern Thanksgiving elements like Black Friday and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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