All About Autumn
What traditional German holiday is celebrated in autumn?
Oktoberfest.
Name 3 common thanksgiving foods.
Turkey, stuffing, ham, potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, apple pie, etc.
September 8th, 1932 - "Walkin' After Midnight", "I Fall to Pieces", "Crazy" singer.
Patsy Cline.
What do squirrels collect in the fall before winter comes?
Seeds, nuts, acorns.
True or False: Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of October.
True.
What is the importance of November 11th in Canada, UK and Australia?
Remembrance Day.
What is the average weight of a turkey in pounds?
15lbs
October 31st, 1950 - Actor & comedian - "Uncle Buck", "Planes, Trains & Automobiles", "The Great Outdoors".
John Candy.
What animals usually migrate during the fall season?
Birds.
True or False: The most popular ship in which pilgrims sailed on was called the Roseflower.
False: Mayflower
What is another name for a carved pumpkin?
Jack-o-lantern.
What is Tofurky?
Tofu Turkey... AKA Turkey for Vegetarians!
October 10th, 1958 - "Delta Dawn", "What's Your Mama's Name", & "Love Me Like You Used To" singer.
Tanya Tucker.
Where do birds typically migrate to in the winter?
Southern USA & Northern Mexico.
True or False: All turkeys can fly.
False. Wild turkeys can fly, but those domestically grown for eating cannot because they are too heavy.
Name a Canadian province that does not recognize thanksgiving as an official statutory holiday.
Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
True or False: Cranberries are tasted to see if they are sweet enough to harvest.
False. Cranberries are bounced o see if they are ripe - they should bounce about 4 inches high.
October 13, 1941 - Singer, songwriter of "Simon & Garfunkel"
Paul Simon.
What color does the arctic fox turn in autumn?
White to blend in to the snow.
True or False: Halloween is celebrated on October 31st.
True.
The full moon that falls around the autumn equinox is called the _______ moon.
Harvest moon.
Name 3 ingredients in a pumpkin pie.
Pumpkin puree, flour, butter, egg, sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream, etc.
October 27th, 1858 - 26th U.S. President who said "Walk softly and carry a big stick" (1901-1909).
Theodore Roosevelt.
What are animals preparing for when they start storing food and building their nests?
Hibernation.
True or False: Thanksgiving was declared a national holiday in 1597.
False - 1879.