Celebrations
American holiday celebrated in October
Halloween
Gain an extra hour
Daylight Savings
Non-flying bird
Turkey
Where to go to pick apples
Orchard
Casper
This month is recognized in the U.S. as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
September
Ship the Pilgrims sailed on
Mayflower
The pumpkin spice craze started with this store in 2003.
Starbucks.
Scary attraction
Haunted houses
Killer with white mask
Michael Myers
Two day celebration honoring friends and family who have passed.
Dia de los Muertos
(Widely observed in Mexico and by those with Mexican heritage)
chemical responsible for color of leaves
Chlorophyll
Most eaten dessert in the United States from September to November.
Sport played with an oval-shaped ball
American Football
Don't fall asleep
A Nightmare on Elm Street
In India, this five day festival celebrates light triumphing over darkness.
Diwali
(The third day is the "main" Diwali and it is a national holiday in many countries including Sri Lanka, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, & Singapore)
Definition of Equinox
Equal Night
Used often in Jewish traditions, representing the cycle of the year.
Round challah bread
Activity involving a tractor
Hay ride
Homemade movie
In China and Vietnam, this celebration in September often includes lanterns and mooncakes.
Mid-Autumn Festival (Also called Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival).
Persephone
Common fall/holiday meal found in Hispanic cultures that usually consists of beef and plaintains wrapped in a banana leaf.
Pastelesen Hojas
Popular school event during this time
Homecoming
Man takes care of hotel
The Shining