At the Cider Mill
What was the fall season originally called?
Harvest Season
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows Eve
When is fall in the Southern Hemisphere?
March through May (Springtime in the Northern Hemisphere)
Which fall festival in Germany is famous for beer and Bavarian traditions?
Oktoberfest
What is the name for the science of growing apples?
Pomology
Where were pumpkins first grown?
Central America
Why was the practice of trick-or-treating started?
For homeowners to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their homes on Halloween
What type of tree is famous for turning bright red in the fall?
Maple trees
What is the significance of Día de los Muertos, celebrated in early November?
Honoring deceased loved ones
Which variety of apple is America's favorite, as of 2018?
Gala
(Red Delicious, which originated in Iowa in the 1870s, was the most popular before!)
What nutrient gives pumpkins their signature color?
Beta Carotene
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as "chicken feed"?
Candy Corn
What kind of trees lose their leaves in the autumn months?
Deciduous trees
What happens if hay bales get too wet?
They can spontaneously combust!
How much apple cider does the average American consume per year?
2 gallons
Which country started the tradition of pumpkin carving?
Ireland
According to a Readers Digest poll, what is the #1 Halloween candy in Michigan?
Twizzlers
What is the name for the smell of rain?
Petrichor
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
The Egyptians
In colonial times, what were apples called?
Winter bananas or melt-in-the-mouths
The word "pumpkin" originated from the Greek "pepon." What does it mean?
Large melon
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
What is the natural color of leaves?
Yellow and orange. The green is produced for part of the year thanks to chlorophyll!
Which famous author wrote The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, a spooky fall classic?
Washington Irving