Fall Trivia 1
What German festival associated with beer is celebrated in early fall?
Oktoberfest
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
M&M'S
What main entre is typically served at Thanksgiving tables?
Turkey
How much candy is bought for Halloween?
About 600 million pounds!!
What is the bigger Fall Holiday? Halloween or Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is generally considered the larger and more widely celebrated holiday. Recent national surveys show 94% of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving, compared to 15% for Halloween
When does fall officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: Around September 22–23, on the autumnal equinox
When is fall in the Southern Hemisphere?
March through May
What animal is associated with Halloween?
Black cat
Which state grows the most pumpkins?
Illinois
True or false: More babies are born in September than in any other month.
True
Daylight Saving Time ends each November. Do we gain an hour or lose an hour?
We gain an hour because we set our clocks back.
This is the only mammal that can fly.
Hint: Vampires
Bats
In what country did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate?
Ireland
What ship did the pilgrims come over on?
Mayflower
What area do pumpkins originate from?
Central America
What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
What kind of trees lose their leaves in autumn months?
Deciduous
In the United States, what day is typically observed on November 11th?
Veteran's Day
What is fall's three zodiac signs?
Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
What state is known for its fall foliage?
Vermont, with over three-quarters of the state covered in forest. Sugar maples, birches, and oaks create a dense canopy of red, orange, and gold from late September to mid‑October.
Pumpkins are brimming with what essential nutrient?
Vitamin A
What Mexican holiday is celebrated on November 1–2?
Answer: Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
What bird travels in a V‑formation during fall migration?
Answer: Geese
What percentage of a pumpkin is water?
94%
Which U.S state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire