Fall Traditions
Every October 31st children and adults walk around gathering candy on this holiday
What is Halloween?
In the fall, people often enjoy a warm beverage made from apples, spices, and sometimes served with a cinnamon stick. What is it?
What is apple cider?
In this classic animated film, a group of toys mistakenly believe that they are no longer loved and try to find new purpose.
What is Toy Story?
This autumnal fruit is often used to decorate for halloween and commonly used in pies
What is a Pumpkin
The three main colors associated with fall leaves?
What are red, orange, and yellow?
A long standing tradition on Thanksgiving Day, this event features giant floats, marching bands, and celebrity performances.
What is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
A starchy vegetable often associated with thanksgiving can be mashed, baked, or turned into fries
What is a potato
In this film, based on a Charles Addams cartoon series, a spooky, macabre family tries to assimilate with the "normal" world.
Answer: What is "The Addams Family"?
Besides Jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins are often associated with a specific seasonal spice blend. What is the name of this spice blend commonly used in pumpkin-flavored treats?
What is pumpkin spice?
What fall fruit is often associated with cider, pies, and picking at orchards, and comes in varieties such as Gala, Granny Smith, and Honeycrisp?
What are apples?
In the United States, there is a tradition of carving pumpkins into elaborate designs and placing a lit candle inside. What is the name of this tradition?
What is pumpkin carving or jack-o'-lantern carving?
This small fruit used in salads and desserts has a tangy flavor and is known for being a popular symbol for fall
What is a cranberry?
This Tim Burton film follows the adventures of a ragdoll named Jack Skellington who discovers Christmastown and decides to celebrate the holiday.
What is Nightmare Before Christmas
When carved, a traditional Jack-o'-lantern face often includes a triangle for the nose. What other facial feature is commonly carved into the pumpkin?
What is a toothy grin or mouth?
What is the traditional North American holiday celebrated on the second Monday of October, often associated with giving thanks for the fall harvest?
What is Canadian Thanksgiving?
In many communities this autumn tradition includes local vendors showcasing fresh produce, handmade goods, and seasonal treats.
What is a farmers market
This grain is often consumed as a salad or side dish and comes in varieties such as wild and brown
What is rice
In this Halloween classic, three witches are accidentally resurrected by a teenager, and chaos ensues in the town of Salem.
What is "Hocus Pocus"?
The largest pumpkin pie ever made weighed over 3,500 pounds. In which U.S. state was this giant pumpkin pie created?
What is Ohio?
Which iconic tree species, known for its vibrant red, orange, and yellow foliage in the fall, is often associated with Canada and the northeastern United States?
What is the maple tree?
This fall tradition honors the full moon closest to the autumn equinox with special events and gatherings.
What is the harvest moon celebration?
This ancient Mesoamerican crop, a staple in many diets around the world, undergoes a process called nixtamalization, involving soaking in an alkaline solution, enhancing its nutritional value and flavor.
What is maize?
This animated film tells the story of a young monster named Igor who dreams of becoming a scientist.
What is "Monster Family"?
In which U.S. state is the city of Sleepy Hollow, known for its association with the legend of the Headless Horseman?
What is New York?
What is the term for the phenomenon when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths, marking the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the autumnal equinox?