General
True or False: People who live near the equator don’t have an autumn season.
True. The temperature stays almost the same all year.
What animal is said to bring bad luck if it crosses your path?
Black Cat
Cranberries grow in water. True or false?
False — Cranberries grow on vines in the wetlands. These areas are typically flooded by harvest time.
What type of tree loses its leaves in the fall?
Deciduous
How much did the largest pumpkin in the world weigh?
2702 lbs
How much money is estimated to be spent on candy every Halloween?
12 billion
What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterflies
What is a popular autumn beverage made from apples?
Apple Cider
What causes some leaves to turn red or purple?
Sugar! Sugar from the tree gets trapped in leaves. More sugar means brighter red and purple colors.
What country do pumpkins originate from?
Mexico
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
The Egyptians
Why do you see more large spiders around Halloween?
Spiders that hatched in the spring have grown up and are now actively in their mating season!
What significant agricultural activity is associated with autumn?
Harvest
What trees stay green all year long?
If you throw a pumpkin in water, will it sink or float?
Float
In which year did Autumn become one of the top 100 names for girls in the US?
1997
Why do geese fly in a V formation when migrating south for the winter?
The V formation makes it easier to keep track of every bird in the group.
True or False: Pumpkin Spice Latte's include pumpkin as an ingredient.
False. The Pumpkin Spice flavor is a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, dry ginger, and cloves.
Why do leaves change colors in the fall?
Chlorophyll production slows down due to less exposure to sunlight.
What country started the tradition of pumpkin carving?
Ireland
True or false: More babies are born in September than in any other month.
True
What do animals do to prepare themselves for hibernation?
Animals that hibernate like bears, bats, skunks, chipmunks, and groundhogs will eat lots of food. The extra fat on their bodies keeps them warm and gives them energy.
Where did the Halloween Party game "bobbing for apples" originate?
Britain
Why don't evergreen trees change colors in fall?
The leaves are coated with a waxy substance that protects them from the cold.
Pumpkins are brimming with what essential nutrient?
Vitamin A