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When does autumn begin?
Autumn begins on September 21st
This holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, food and marigold.
Day of the Death/Dia de Muertos
What color is a pumpkin?
Orange, Yellow
Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
It's a fruit. (due to its seeds)
What animal is known for gathering nuts during fall?
The squirrel
When does fall end?
It ends on December 21st
This Jewish holiday is celebrated the first days of December and it lasts 8 days.
Hannukkah
What happens to the leaves in fall?
The leaves fall in autumn and they change color.
How was autumn originally called?
It was called Harvest
What type of weather there is in autumn?
Cool and Windy
When is it Halloween?
It is on October 31st
This holiday is known as All Hallows' eve. People believed that death people could come this day and walk among living people. They used masks and turn on fire to scare away evil spirits.
Halloween
What are the main colors of autumn?
Yellow, Red, Brown and Orange
Which insect flies to Mexico during Autumn?
Butterfly
Which popular fruit is the most harvested in autumn?
Apple
There is also pear and grapes, but the most popular is the apple
When is the Day of the dead/"El dia de Muertos"?
It is on November 1 & 2
This holiday lasts two days. One day is dedicated to children, other is dedicated to adults.
Day of the death/Dia de muertos
What happens to the days in Fall?
The days get shorter
The pumpkin's flower can be eaten. True or false
True
What do many farmers do during the fall season?
Harvest crops
When is it Thanksgiving?
Its the fourth Thursday of November
November 26th
This holiday is focused on gratitude, family togetherness and sharing a large meal to celebrate the blessings from last year.
Thanksgiving
In what places there is no autumn?
Places near the equator or tropical regions.
What fruit is used to decorate halloween and to bake cakes or bread.
Pumpkin
What do people usually eat in Thanksgiving?
Turkey