General Fall Trivia
What month does the season of fall begin in the United States?
September
What vegetable was originally carved instead of pumpkins in early Halloween traditions?
Turnips
What year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
Answer: 1621
What is it called when birds travel south for the winter?
Answer: Migration
What spice is most commonly associated with fall?
Answer: Pumpkin spice (a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves)
What is another word for “fall”?
Autumn
What country did the tradition of Halloween start in?
Answer: Ireland
Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
Answer: The Wampanoag Tribe
Which animal gathers acorns to store for the winter?
Answer: Squirrel
What fruit is used to make cider?
Answer: Apples
What causes leaves to change color in the fall?
The loss of chlorophyll as temperatures drop
What candy is most commonly associated with Halloween?
Answer: Candy corn
What U.S. President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
Which tree’s leaves are known for turning bright yellow in the fall?
Answer: Aspen
What orange vegetable is used for both pies and decorations in fall?
Answer: Pumpkin
What is the first day of fall called?
The Autumn Equinox
What animal is a symbol of Halloween because people once thought it could talk to spirits?
Answer: Black cat
What is the name of the famous Thanksgiving parade held in New York City each year?
Answer: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What is the main reason temperatures get cooler in fall?
Answer: The tilt of the Earth away from the sun
What is the top-selling pie flavor at Thanksgiving?
Answer: Pumpkin pie
What is the most common fall color for maple leaves?
Red
What day is Halloween celebrated each year?
Answer: October 31st
What food do many people joke about making them sleepy on Thanksgiving?
Answer: Turkey (because of tryptophan)
What type of storm is most common during the fall hurricane season?
Answer: Hurricanes (Atlantic hurricane season runs through November)
What do you call the bread often made from leftover Thanksgiving turkey stuffing?
Answer: Stuffing bread or leftover sandwich (acceptable answers both work!)