Fall Facts
What month does fall begin in the U.S.?
September
Americans spend over $3 billion on candy to celebrate this day each year.
Halloween
In this classic Peanuts special, Charlie Brown tries to find the this in the pumpkin patch.
The “Great Pumpkin”
This drink is basically liquified apples that got squished for our enjoyment, and yes, you can drink it hot or cold.
Apple cider
What item do people traditionally bob for?
Apples
This tree is famous for its bright red leaves in fall.
Maple tree
This creature is a classic symbol of Halloween and is often shown flying in front of a full moon.
In this Tim Burton classic, Jack Skellington becomes bored of Halloween and discovers Christmas Town.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A popular fall side dish made from mashed root vegetables, usually with butter and cream.
Mashed potatoes
During this fall activity, people follow a trail to find hidden treats or solve clues in a decorated outdoor space.
Scavenger Hunt
Birds often do this in the fall, traveling long distances for warmer weather.
Migration
This orange-and-black candy is shaped like a triangle and is a Halloween staple.
Candy Corn
This spooky, Disney movie features the Sanderson sisters.
Hocus Pocus
This sweet, sticky snack is made by coating fruit in caramel or candy shell.
Caramel apple
A popular fall sport in the U.S., often played on Friday nights at high schools and Sundays for the national league.
Football
These small, orange, edible seeds are often roasted and eaten in the fall.
Pumpkin Seeds
In the U.S., Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday. What is the number one largest commercial holiday in the U.S?
Christmas
The Disney-Pixar movie Coco is centered around this Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones.
Day of the Dead
This coffee drink was born in 2003 and instantly became the fall personality trait for millions.
Pumpkin Spice latte
This activity involves sitting on bales of straw while being pulled by a tractor or wagon.
Hayride
These animals are commonly seen in fall decorating, often orange or brown, and known for gathering food for winter.
Squirrels
The average child consumes about __ cups of sugar on Halloween night.
3 cups
In this 1993 cult classic, a group of children must survive a night in a house haunted by a sentient, evil clown.
It
A baked dessert with spiced apples topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.
Apple Crisp
This activity involves finding your way through a series of twists and turns in a cornfield before the sun sets.