Holidays
November 11
Veterans day
True or false: The world record for heaviest pumpkin is 2,554 pounds.
True!
What trees stay green all year long?
Evergreen Trees
Fall was once called
harvest
What popular American sport often signifies the unofficial start to fall?
Football
October 12
Columbus Day
What activity involves trying to grasp floating fruit with your mouth?
Bobbing for Apples
Americans eat over one billion pounds of turkey each Thanksgiving holiday.
True
What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
What type of nut is often used to make a classic fall pie?
Pecans
September 23-Oct. 3 -German
Oktoberfest
What is the name of the fruit that’s commonly coated to make a sweet and sticky treat?
Caramel Apples
What is the name of the full moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn?
Harvest Moon
They are the only insects that migrate such long distances to a warmer climate.
Monarch butterflies
What event happens at the end of fall, causing clocks to be set back?
Daylight Saving Time Ends
November 2 – Mexico
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What sugary treat is named after a vegetable and usually has three different colored sections?
Candy Corn
Are pumpkins a vegetable or a fruit?
Fruit
Macy's has put on a parade every Thanksgiving since 1924. True or false
True
Coworkers, neighbors, and friends often have a cook-off with what cooler weather food?
Chili
September 23
Autumn Equinox
Name three things found in pumpkin spice.
Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ginger
Which U.S President was the first to issue a proclamation for a public day of thanksgiving?
George Washington
The first professional football games on Thanksgiving were played November 25, 1925. True or false
False1920T
What nutritious vegetable is often associated with holiday feasts and has a savory and slightly sweet taste (that pairs well with bacon)?
Brussel Sprouts