Autumn Leaves
What is the main feature of autumn?
Shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. (The leaves fall off the trees)
Which festival comes from a Celtic autumn tradition?
Halloween
What sport do we see people do in the fall?
Football
Why were Jack-O-Lanterns introduced?
Jack-O-Lanterns were introduced to scare off evil spirits during Halloween.
What is the first day of Autumn known as?
Autumn Equinox.
Leaf colors change trend depending on its species. True or False?
True
Starbuck's top selling drink of all time?
What is a Pumpkin Spice Latte?
Which festival is celebrated in Germany during the Fall season?
Oktoberfest.
What percent of pumpkin is water?
90%
What happens on Autumn Equinox?
The number of hours of daylight and darkness is equal.
Where do people go for good leaf-peeping in the United States?
Northern New England.
Why did the ancient people wear Halloween costumes in Falls?
To hide from ghosts.
Name one species of trees that don’t lose their leaves.
Evergreen trees
Which city produces about five times more pumpkin than any other city in the US?
Illinois produces about five times more pumpkin than any other city in the US!
What is the Autumn Equinox also known as?
Harvest home.
Leaves of aspens change to ___?
Golden / Yellow
Name the most common fall season harvest. (What crops are being harvested right now)
Pumpkins and apples are the most common harvest during fall.
Name one country which doesn’t get to experience fall throughout the year?
Brazil
What was the use of Pumpkins in the old days?
To remove freckles and cure snake bites.
Name the Goddess of Harvest.
Demeter.
Which pigment decreases in the plants during autumn?
Chlorophyll.
How many apples does it take to create one gallon of apple cider?
About 36 apples
What are the causes of Fall colors?
By the amount of sugar in leaves.
What does pumpkin spice contain? (Name the spices, hint there are FOUR)
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, cloves, and dry ginger make up the pumpkin spice. It doesn’t contain pumpkin at all.
What is the reason behind Autumn Equinox?
It that time of year when the sun is exactly above the equator.