Fall Facts
What month does fall officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
What month does winter start in the Northern Hemisphere?
December
What holiday do people celebrate with pumpkins and costumes?
Halloween
What do some animals do to prepare for winter by storing food?
They gather and store it
What warm drink is made from apples and spices?
Apple cider
What causes the leaves to change color in the fall?
Chlorophyll breaks down
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
What holiday is known for turkey and giving thanks?
Thanksgiving
What do bears do during the winter to survive the cold?
Hibernate
What is the traditional pie flavor for Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin pie
What is another word for fall?
Autumn
What is the soft, white frozen water that falls from the sky?
Snow
What December holiday includes decorating trees and exchanging gifts?
Christmas
What kind of bird often flies south for the winter?
Geese
What do people build out of snow in winter?
Snowman
What natural event marks the start of fall?
Autumn Equinox
What happens to water when it freezes?
It turns into ice
What holiday celebrates the start of a new year?
New years day
What happens to many trees in fall?
Their leaves fall off
What sport involves sliding down a hill on a sled?
Sledding
What do farmers often harvest in the fall?
Crops like corn, pumpkins, and apples
What kind of storm has strong winds and heavy snow?
Blizzard
What winter holiday celebrates light and lasts eight days?
Hanukkah
What do you call animals that stay active all winter?
Non-hibernating animals
What sweet treat is made by roasting marshmallows and chocolate between graham crackers?
S'more