NJ ranks 5th for states most obsessed with turkey
NEW JERSEY – Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means it’s the time of year for us to honor the best holiday dish: turkey.
However, Slot Source research shows that some states are more turkey-manic than others.
To achieve this, Slot Source analyzed Google Trends for the past 30 days in early November, analyzing the search term “turkey” and “thanksgiving turkey” and their popularity in different areas of the country and metro areas.
Google Trends data shows that searches for “turkey” vary by region. The most turkey-manic state is Vermont. The other spots in the top five states go to New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
The official holiday was proclaimed in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln. The stories of the Pilgrims and their feast became attached to the celebrations and Thanksgiving became a unique American observance. People called the day “Turkey Day”.