Geography
Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
True or false pumpkin spice contains pumpkin as the main ingredient
False. It is made of cloves, cinnamon, dry ginger, and nutmeg. It doesn’t even have pumpkins!
In colonial times, what were apples called?
Winter bananas or a melt-in-the-mouths
What is the name of the classic Halloween movie that features the Sanderson Sisters?
Hocus Pocus
What animal is most associated with Halloween and said to bring bad luck if it crosses your path?
A black cat
What country do pumpkins originate from?
Central America
What is the traditional dish served during Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What was fall originally called?
Harvest
What does it mean when someone places a teal pumpkin on their porch for Halloween?
They are handing out non-food treats to make sure that kids with food allergies can participate in the fun of the holiday!
What do squirrels store during the fall in anticipation of winter?
Seeds and nuts
Which city is the largest pumpkin producer in the US? Its pumpkin production is five times more than any other city Where is the Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.A.?
Morton, Illinois
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
The Egyptians
Why is Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November?
To make the Christmas shopping season longer. President Roosevelt did this to aid in the country's financial recovery from the Great Depression.
During fall, birds migrate in which direction?
South
During fall, the Monarch butterflies migrate from the US to which country?
Mexico
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
The Irish originally did not carve pumpkins. What did they carve instead?
Turnips
What do you call a fear of pumpkins?
Cucurbitophobia
Where can you see the world's largest bat colony?
San Antonio, Texas at Bracken Cave
True or false Brazil never gets to experience fall at any time of the year.
True
What did the Native Americans originally use for their pie shell when making pumpkin pie?
Pumpkin! They filled the inside with honey, milk, and spices.
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How do the Irish celebrate Halloween?
They set off fireworks.
What majestic birds use hooting calls to communicate with their mates and establish territorial boundaries during the mating season?
The Great Horned Owl