Fall-idays (fall holidays)
This holiday is celebrated on October 31st
Halloween
This type of tree has foliage that remains green and functional throughout the year.
This German beer festival actually starts in September.
Oktoberfest
Manchester City
This holiday typically symbolizes the end of the summer season.
Labor Day
Pumpkins grow on every continent except this one
Antarctica
Per capita, which country consumes the most cider in the world?
The UK (or maybe Ireland, it's hard to tell)
This hall-of-fame baseball player is nicknamed "Mr. October"
Double points if you can name the team he played for the longest!
Reggie Jackson - Oakland Athletics (RIP)
What is the name of the Jewish New Year Holiday that will take place from Oct 2 - Oct 4 this year?
Rosh Hashanah
When was the first official day of fall?
Sunday, September 22
"Fall" is short for what?
"Fall of the leaf" - an old English turn of phrase for autumn
What decade did the Vikings become a team and play their first season?
They became a team in 1960 and played their first season in '61
On which DAY every year is Thanksgiving celebrated in both the U.S. and Canada? (Both correct for full credit)
U.S. - the fourth Thursday in November
Canada - the second Monday in October
Why do leaves change their colors in the fall?
Changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature
How much did the current record holder for the World's Largest Pumpkin weigh?
(Closest numerically gets full points, second gets half points)
2,749 pounds (1,247kg)
This fall sport also goes by "football" in most countries, though we call it ___.
Soccer
This holiday primarily celebrated in Mexico (and other Catholic countries around the world) is often associated with Halloween but coincides with the Catholic All Souls’ Day
Día de Muertos
What is the event that marks the official first day of fall?
Autumn Equinox
Which U.S. state grows the most apples?
Which EU member state grows the most apples?
(1 correct for full points; 2 correct for double points!)
Washington
Poland
Who are the top 5 teams in Formula 1 standings as of today?
Answer 3/5 for full points; all correct for double points; all correct in order for triple points!
1 McLaren
2 Red Bull
3 Ferrari
4 Mercedes
5 Aston Martin