Autumn Leaves
What is the main feature of Fall/Autumn? How can you tell its Fall?
The leaves fall off the trees
We make thanksgiving dessert out of this?
Pumpkins
What sport do we see people do or watch in the fall?
Football
Why were Jack-O-Lanterns introduced? They have been around since the 1660s
Jack-O-Lanterns were introduced to scare off evil spirits during Halloween. Used in East England.
Celebrated in October 31st
Halloween
Leaf colors change trend depending on its species. True or False?
True
Type of sweetener made from tree sap and used on pancakes?
Maple Syrup
Which festival is celebrated in Germany during the Fall season and lasts for 2 weeks?
Oktoberfest.
What percent of pumpkin is water?
90%
Celebrated on the 4th Thursday of the month of November
Thanksgiving
Where do people go for good leaf-peeping in the United States? California or New England?
New England. (Northern)
We go to the patch to pick these?
pumpkins
Holiday in which you wear costumes to hide from ghosts and ask for Candy?
Halloween
Which State produces about five times more pumpkin than any other State in the US? California, Chicago or Vermont.
Chicago, the city of Illinois produces about five times more pumpkin than any other city in the US!
The day after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
What color do leaves change to in the fall?
Golden / Yellow/ Brown/ Red
Name the most common fall season harvest.
Pumpkins and apples are the most common harvest during fall.
What are the magic words when asking for candy on Halloween?
Trick or Treat
This was used in the old days to remove freckles and cure snake bites?
Pumpkins
What do we celebrate on November 11th? Clue: we honor all those who served in the military?
Veterans Day
Which pigment decreases in the plants during autumn making them fall colors? Clorox or Chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll. the substance that gives plants and leaves their green color and helps them create energy.
How many apples does it take to create one gallon of apple cider? 16, 36, 56
About 36 apples
What is a Turkey Trot?
a footrace, usually long distance, held on or around Thanksgiving Day in the United States
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, and Dry Ginger make up what spice?
Pumpkin spice. It doesn’t contain pumpkin at all.
Autumn Equinox, Its that time of year when the sun is exactly above the equator. The number of hours of daylight and darkness is equal.