Seasonal Science & Nature
Why do leaves change colors in the fall?
Less chlorophyll
What spice is generally used in pumpkin pie?
Cinnamon
Halloween originated from which ancient festival?
Samhain (Celtic festival)
Which major American football league starts its season in the fall?
NFL
Turnip
What is the name of the first day of fall?
Autumnal Equinox
What is the main ingredient in cider?
Apples
What color pumpkins are traditional for Halloween?
Orange
The championship game that concludes the NFL season is called?
Which animal is ofter associated with witches?
Black Cat
What is a popular halloween candy?
Candy Corn
Thanksgiving commemorates a meal shared between Pilgrims and which group?
College football's traditional rivalry games are played during what month?
November
What creature is a symbol of Halloween and is nocturnal?
Bat
What do animals like bears do to prepare for the winter?
What sweet potato topping is popular in the fall?
Marshmallows or brown sugar
What is the main symbol of Dia de los Muetros?
Sugar Skull
What fall sport involves bases, a diamond, and a World Series?
Baseball
Name the tiny create that spins webs and is associated with spooky decorations.
Which vegetable is commonly harvested in the fall and used for pies?
Pumpkin
What type of squash is commonly carved at Halloween?
Oktoberfest originated in which country?
Which team sport's playoffs are called "March to the Bowl"
College Football
Which legendary ghost is said to haunt Sleepy Hollow?
The Headless Horseman
What is the phenomenon when the moon appears larger in the fall called?
Harvest Moon
Which Thanksgiving dish is made from cranberries?
Cranberry sauce
What date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
Which autumn Olympic sport exists in countries with colder climates and sometimes overlaps with fall?
Cross-country skiing
Which Halloween candy was created in 1880?
Candy Corn
Pigment that makes the leaves yellow?
Carotenoids
What is a popular fall drink served at Starbucks?
Pumpkin Spice Laté
What is the traditional flower for Dia de los Muertos?
Marigold
Which NFL team is known as "America's Team"?
Name the term for scary stories told during the fall season.
Which nut is generally harvested in the fall?
Chestnut
What grain is commonly harvested in the fall for bread and baking?
Wheat
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was in what year?
1924
What is the traditional name for the college football games played on the last weekend of November?
Rivalry Week
What nocturnal birds is often associated with Halloween and spooky forests?
Owl
What's causes frost overnight?
Freezing temperatures
What is a classic fall flavor, especially in drinks, desserts, and glazes?
Maple Syrup
What is a common Halloween superstition involving black cats?
They bring bad luck
What is the name of the professional baseball championship held in October?
Wold Series
Which creature is said to transform from human to wolf during a full moon?
Werewolf
What is the most popular fall-blooming flower?
Chrysanthemum AKA Mums
What sweet fall treat is often found at orchards and fairs flavored with cinnamon and apple cider?
Apple Cider Donuts
United States
Turkey Day Classic
In Halloween lore, what do vampires traditionally drink?
Blood