Fall Holidays
The word Halloween originated from this old English phrase meaning "holy evening"
All Hallows' Eve
this famous 1818 novel by Mary Shelley tells the story of a scientist who creates life - and regrets it
Frankenstein
what sweetener is traditionally used in gingerbread before refined sugar became common
molasses
This fall festival in Germany dates back to 1810, celebrating a royal wedding
Oktoberfest
the first day of fall is known as this
the autumn equinox
The US and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving in different months, what is the main reason for this?
earlier harvest season in Canada
The Salem witch trials took place in this US state in 1692
Massachusetts
In Indigenous culture, corn, beans, and squash are known as what?
the three sisters
This Disney movie about three witch sisters in Salem is a Halloween classic
Hocus Pocus
this planet is the only one besides Earth known to have true seasons similar to fall and spring due to its axial tilt
Mars
What is the day after Halloween known as?
All Saints' Day (or Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead)
seeing one of these animals on Halloween is said to mean a spirit is watching you
a spider
Cranberry sauce was first introduced at Thanksgiving dinners in this century
the 19th century
In China, people eat this round pastry during the Mid-Autumn Festival
mooncakes
This zodiac sign marks the beginning of fall
Libra
Who is the US President that declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863
Abraham Lincoln
the first jack o lanterns weren't made from pumpkins, they were carved from this root vegetable
turnips
The first recorded Thanksgiving feast lasted this many days
3 days
the term "equinox" comes from Latin meaning this
equal night
The average pumpkin contains roughly this amount of water
90%
before 1931, November 11th was known by this name
Armistice Day
this term refers to the fear of Halloween
samhainophobia
pronounced sow-in
The blend of spices in pumpkin spice usually includes these five ingredients
cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice
in Greek mythology, the return of this goddess to the Underworld marks the start of fall
Persephone
Starbucks released its first Pumpkin Spice Latte in this year
2003