All About Autumn
When does fall oficially begin/ when did it start?
Tuesday, September 22nd 2026
When is Halloween Celebrated?
October 31st
What are the main four colors typically associated with Thanksgiving?
Red, Orange, Yellow, and Brown
What happens to the amount of daylight each day as fall progresses towards winter?
It lessens
I'm orange and round and rarely eaten?
Pumpkin
What is fall foliage?
The vibrant change of colour of leaves on trees during fall
What's the main ingredient in candy corn?
Sugar
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
The second Monday in October
Why do many leaves appear green in the summer?
They contain cholorphyll
I'm a fruit that grows on trees and am popular in pies
Apple
When does meteorological fall begin?
September 1st
What vegetable was originally used for carving Jacko-lanterns?
Turnips
Do male or female turkeys goble?
Male
Why do some animals migrate south during the fall?
To find warmer conditions and more available food
I'm warm, sweet, and often topped with whipped cream
Pumpkin Pie
What country uses the term "autumn" the most?
What is the name of the Mexican holiday celebrated around Halloween?
Day of the Dead
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
The fourth Thursday of November
Why do trees stop producing as much cholorphyll during the fall?
shorter days and cooler temperatures signal the tree to slow down photosyntehsis
I'm a traditional thanksgiving dish that once roamed around
Turkey
What is the name for the event when day and night are aproximately equal in length, marking the beginning of astronomical fall?
The autumn equinox
What does the word Halloween come from?
All Hallow's Eve
What Disney movie holds the record for the highest grossing weekend in Thanksgiving history?
Frozen 2
Why can leaves turn red and purple during autumn?
Other pigments like anthocyanins can become more visible as chlorophyll decreases?
I'm a traditional thanksgiving side dish made by mashing me
Mashed Potatoes