Fall Trivia 1
What German festival associated with beer is celebrated in early fall?
Oktoberfest
What do you call a male turkey?
A Tom or gobbler
What main entre is typically served at Thanksgiving tables?
Turkey
How much candy is bought for Halloween?
About 600 million pounds!!
What is the bigger Fall Holiday? Halloween or Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is generally considered the larger and more widely celebrated holiday. Recent national surveys show 94% of Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving, compared to 15% for Halloween
When does fall officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
Answer: Around September 22–23, on the autumnal equinox
What was fall originally called?
Harvest
True or False : Pumpkins are a vegetable
False - They are a fruit because they come from the flowers of their plant and have seeds inside
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
M&M'S
True or False : There were mashed potatoes served at the first Thanksgiving
False
Which U.S state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
What happens if hay bales get too wet?
They can spontaneously combust
In what country did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate?
Ireland
How long have Americans been trick or treating?
Nearly 100 years! In the U.S., the practice was common in the 1920s and 1930s, but early Halloween was often marked by pranks and mischief rather than candy
What animal is associated with Halloween?
Black cat
What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
What sport do people gather together to watch every weekend in the fall months?
Football
In the United States, what day is typically observed on November 11th?
Veteran's Day
What is the most popular Halloween costume?
Nationally, however, the results were pretty clear: The most-searched costume idea was a classic “Witch,” followed by “Spider-Man” and “Dinosaur.”
What state is known for its fall foliage?
Vermont, with over three-quarters of the state covered in forest. Sugar maples, birches, and oaks create a dense canopy of red, orange, and gold from late September to mid‑October.
Daylight Saving Time ends each November. Do we gain an hour or lose an hour?
We gain an hour because we set our clocks back.
What Mexican holiday is celebrated on November 1–2?
Answer: Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
What bird travels in a V‑formation during fall migration?
Answer: Geese.
Which state grows the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What ship did the pilgrims come over on?
Mayflower