Fall Around the World
What is the official first day of fall called?
autumnal equinox?
What orange squash is commonly used in pies during fall?
Pumpkin
What animal gathers nuts and acorns to prepare for winter?
squirrel
What holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
Halloween
What fall snack involves apples dipped in a sticky sweet coating?
caramel apples
In which country is the fall season called “Herbst”?
Germany
What warm beverage flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg became a fall favorite at coffee shops?
pumpkin spice latte
What bird hoots and is more often heard than seen during fall nights?
Owl
What vegetable is carved into jack-o'-lanterns?
Pumpkin
What is the Southern Hemisphere’s equivalent of fall?
March–May
Which country celebrates Thanksgiving in October?
Canada
Which type of pie is most associated with American Thanksgiving?
pumpkin pie
Which large mammal grows a thicker coat and hibernates through winter?
Bear
What do kids traditionally say when they knock on doors on Halloween night?
"Trick or treat"
Which Thanksgiving dish is made from bread cubes, herbs, and broth?
stuffing
Which European country is famous for fall truffle hunting?
Italy
What fruit, picked in orchards, is often used to make cider?
Apple
What insect migrates thousands of miles to Mexico in the fall?
monarch butterfly
What do people often wear on Halloween to disguise themselves?
costumes
Which creature hides underground or in tree bark to hibernate, sometimes mistaken for dead leaves?
Frog
What tree, known for its vivid red fall color, is the national tree of Canada?
Maple Tree
What type of bread is made from a bright orange root vegetable and often eaten in fall?
pumpkin bread
What clever animal, known for its red fur, is commonly seen in fall forests?
Fox
Which witchy movie trilogy features the Sanderson sisters?
Hocus Pocus
What ghost-hunting holiday is also called All Hallows' Eve?
Halloween