Fall Traditions
This popular fall holiday on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States involves a large meal with family and friends.
What is Thanksgiving?
he leaves of this kind of plant change colors in the fall as they lose chlorophyll.
What are deciduous trees?
This warm beverage made with spices, often served in the fall, is a favorite at many apple orchards.
What is apple cider?
This chemical, which gives leaves their green color, breaks down in autumn, revealing reds, oranges, and yellows.
What is chlorophyll?
This popular fall fruit is known for varieties like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Gala.
What is an apple?
In the U.S., this holiday marks the end of the spooky season on October 31.
What is Halloween?
This fall flower, also called the “Queen of Fall Flowers,” blooms in colors like red, yellow, and orange.
What is a chrysanthemum?
This orange vegetable, often used for pies, is a popular fall flavor.
What is a pumpkin?
This state in New England is known for its breathtaking fall foliage and attracts tourists from around the world.
What is Vermont?
This tall crop with stalks, often harvested in fall, is used for both food and animal feed.
What is corn?
This fall festival activity involves navigating through a large field of this tall crop.
What is a corn maze?
These birds, known for their “V” formations, begin their migration to warmer places in autumn.
What are geese?
This fall treat is an apple coated in caramel and often covered in nuts or sprinkles.
What is a caramel apple?
The leaf color change is triggered by the change in this, which shortens in fall, causing plants to prepare for winter.
What is daylight?
This fall crop, grown underground, is a staple for soups, stews, and is celebrated on Thanksgiving.
What is a potato?
On the first Monday of September, this holiday celebrates American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.
What is Labor Day?
Animals like squirrels gather this food in the fall to prepare for winter.
What are nuts?
This spice blend, commonly used in fall, contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
What is pumpkin spice?
This term describes the seasonal change of leaf colors and their falling from trees.
What is deciduous?
This harvest festival celebrated in Canada occurs in early October and is similar to Thanksgiving in the U.S.
What is Canadian Thanksgiving?
In Japan, this annual festival celebrates the harvest season with dance, lanterns, and traditional foods.
What is the Obon festival?
The fall equinox marks the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere around this date.
What is September 22 or 23?
This fall grain is harvested in autumn and is a key ingredient in bread, cereals, and even beer.
What is barley?
This red pigment in leaves becomes more visible in fall when chlorophyll breaks down.
What is anthocyanin?
These gourds, along with pumpkins, are often used for decoration in fall and come in various colors and shapes.
What are squash?