Halloween
Who wrote the Book "Frankenstein" in 1818?
Mary Shelley
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh? (To get points, your answers should be within 1 pound of the correct answer)
15 lbs
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 Days
In the United States, what sport season typically begins in the fall and is characterized by games played on Sundays and Mondays?
Football season or NFL season
What day of the year do we celebrate as the first day of Fall/Autumn?
September 21st
In what country is Transylvania, home to Count Dracula, located in?
Romania
What is the name of a male turkey?
A tom
What is one meat that was served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison, swan, duck and goose were likely—not turkey!
How fast can a turkey run? (To get points, the answer should come within 5 mph!)
25 mph
What was carved before pumpkins?
Turnips
In which decade was the song "Monster Mash" released?
1960's (1962)
What state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
About how many passengers were on the Mayflower?
a) 50
b) 100
c) 200
d) 250
b) 100 (There were 102 passengers)
In Germany, what festival is celebrated in autumn, featuring large beer tents and colorful parades?
Oktoberfest
In what country did pumpkin carving originate?
Ireland
What year will have the next full moon on Halloween?
2039!
Who was the first US President to officially pardon a turkey for Thanksgiving?
George H.W. Bush
What Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
What is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in October or November?
Diwali
Before the 16th century, autumn was called
Harvest
Which movie tops the Rotten Tomatoes list for Scariest Horror Movies Ever?
The Exorcist
What city has the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Philadelphia
How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving celebration?
5
Which state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
New York!
What is the day in autumn where the daytime and night are equal in length ?
The Autumn Equinox (The first day of fall)