Autumn Trivia
Where in the United States is it most popular to go leaf-peeping in the Fall?
New England
What Halloween radio drama caused a mass panic on October 30, 1938?
"War of the Worlds"
What is the name of the U.S. military cemetery located in Virginia?
Arlington National Cemetery
Which nut is often used in fall salads and desserts, and comes from a tree?
Walnut
What 1960s hit by The Mamas & The Papas mentions “all the leaves are brown”?
California Dreamin'
What famous festival in Germany, celebrated in fall, inspired countless drinking songs?
Oktoberfest!
What is said to help keep evil spirits out of your house on Halloween?
Sprinkle salt on your doorstep!
Which U.S. holiday honors those who died while serving in the military?
Memorial Day
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples on Halloween?
Fortune-telling, specifically predicting whom a woman would marry ... each apple represented a specific suitor!
Which detective series starring Angela Lansbury often aired cozy fall episodes?
Murder, She Wrote
Which US state is the largest pumpkin grower?
Illinois
What is the night before Halloween known as?
Mischief Night or Devil's Night
What is the official song of the U.S. Army?
"The Army Goes Rolling Along"!
Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
Which crooner sang “September in the Rain”?
Bing Crosby
What insect flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterflies
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
M&M'S
BONUS: How many colors of M&Ms are there in a normal bag?
In the United States, what day is typically observed on November 11th?
Veteran's Day
What type of tree is commonly associated with syrup production in the fall?
Sugar maple
Which classic Halloween movie features the Sanderson sisters and was revived with a sequel in 2022?
Hocus Pocus
Daylight Saving Time ends each November ... do we gain or lose an hour?
We gain an hour because we set our clocks back.
How long have Americans been trick or treating?
Nearly 100 years!
Which U.S. president served as a five-star general during World War II?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which state grows the most pumpkins?
Illinois
Which 1944 film starring Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer is a psychological thriller?
Gaslight
What is the name of the period when farmers gather crops from the fields?
Harvest
What is the most popular Halloween costume?
A classic “Witch” ... followed by “Spider-Man” and “Dinosaur.”
What is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States?
The Medal of Honor
In colonial times, what were apples called?
Winter bananas or melt - in - the - mouths
What classic monster movie features Boris Karloff as the creature?
Frankenstein
What was fall originally called?
Harvest
What animal is associated with Halloween?
Black cat
Which U.S. military branch operates submarines?
U.S. Navy
What is the most popular food & drink flavor for Fall?
PUMPKIN SPICE!
Which singer released “September Song” in the 1940s?
Walter Huston, and later Frank Sinatra
What happens if hay bales get too wet?
They can spontaneously combust
In what country did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate?
Ireland
What is the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps?
“Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful)
Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?
They're FRUIT!
Which song by Nat King Cole mentions fall things that fall off of trees?
Autumn Leaves
What is the autumnal equinox?
The first day of fall when the day and night are equal in length.
Transylvania is commonly associated with Dracula. Where is this city located?
Romania
What does the acronym “GI” originally stand for?
Government Issue
Which fall fruit, known for its high Vitamin C content, was historically used to prevent scurvy among sailors?
Cranberries
This 1958 horror film featured Vincent Price and a giant ____?
Fly!
There are two U.S. states that do not follow daylight savings. What are they?
Arizona & Hawaii
Where does the popular rhyme ‘double, double toil, and trouble’ come from? (HINT: Shakespeare)
Macbeth
What is the name of the U.S. Air Force’s aerial demonstration team?
Thunderbirds
What part of the pumpkin can be eaten?
Every part is edible - the skin, leaves, flowers, and stem!
Which classic tune by Frank Sinatra includes the lyric “Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December”?
September Song
What is the term for the clear days of fall that are warm but not too hot?
Indian Summer
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken feed
What is the name of the elite U.S. Navy special operations force?
Navy SEALs
What delicious fall spice is rich in antioxidants and may help support blood sugar?
Cinnamon
What 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller is often watched during spooky season?
Psycho
What do birds do in the fall?
Migrate
Which famous magician actually died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini!
What does the acronym “AWOL” stand for?
Absent Without Leave
What type of nut is often used to make a classic fall pie?
Pecan
Which 1941 film starred Lon Chaney Jr. as a famous monster?
The Wolf Man