Tv shows and Movies
An early 2000’s series featuring a small town of Stars Hallow and a mother - daughter banter
What is Gilmore Girls?
This fall nut is roasted at European Christmas markets, but harvested in autumn
What is a chestnut?
Execution Trials held for people accused of magic in Massachusetts.
What is Salem Witch Trials?
The “Weeping Woman” haunts rivers and warns children not to wander.
What is Mexico – La Llorona?
Country that celebrates Festival of Lights in autumn to symbolize victory of light over darkness. (What is the country and festival)
What is India-Diwali?
Michael Myers stalks babysitters in this 1978 slasher classic.
What is Halloween?
This North American berry, harvested in fall, can bounce when ripe.
What is cranberry?
According to Irish Culture, this man is cursed to wander the nights until Judgment Day due to his trickery.
What is Stingy Jack / Jack O’Lantern?
A vampire-like creature that can split in half at night to fly and hunt — the ultimate “split personality” monster.
Philippines – Manananggal
Many countries adjust these in autumn to conserve energy, giving people an extra hour of sleep
What is clocks / daylight savings time?
A young girl discovery a much better world besides a mysterious door but sinister things occur
What is Coraline?
A classic beverage released on August 26th this year by a famous company
What is Pumpkin Spiced Latte?
What was the reason for bobbing apples?
What is to find your future spouse?
Ghost of a wronged woman who lures men to doom; often appears with backward feet
India- Churel
The fall equinox usually happens on this date.
What is September 22 or 23?
A barber who cuts his customers head off and turns them into meat pies
What is Sweeney Todd?
In the 14th century, this was used for baptism as it was considered to be more sanitary than water
What is apple cider?
Which ancient Celtic festival was the origin of Halloween?
What is Samhain?
Origin of the genie myth
Middle East – Jinn / Djinn
More than ___ apple varieties around world.
What is 7,500?
Voiced by Adam Sandler, an owner of a hotel where chaos erupts when humans show up.
What is Hotel Transylvania?
Pumpkin spice doesn’t contain pumpkin. Name two actual spices
What are cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, or allspice?
The term for an irrational fear of witches
What is Wiccaphobia?
Inspired by Vladimir the Impaler, iconic Vampire Character
What is Romania-Dracula?
Families honor deceased ancestors with altars, sugar skulls, and marigolds; coincides with All Saints’ celebrations.
Mexico – Día de los Muertos