Autumn
What sport do folks gather together to watch every weekend in the fall months?
Football
What are the traditional ingredients in a hot toddy?
Whiskey, lemon juice, honey, and hot water
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What novel by Louisa May Alcott is set in 19th century New England, follows the lives of four sisters, and highlights many fall events?
Little Women
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
Egyptians
How many pies can a bushel of apples make?
Approximately 21 pies
What does it mean when someone places a teal pumpkin on their porch for Halloween?
They are handing out non-food treats to make sure that kids with food allergies can participate in the fun of the holiday!
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
What classic novel follows Holden Caulfield as he wanders around New York City during the fall season?
The Catcher in the Rye
In colonial times, what were apples called?
Winter bananas or a melt-in-the-mouths
Which of these mushrooms are primarily foraged in the fall?
-porcini
-chanterelle
-shiitake
-button
porcini
Where is the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
Morton, Illinois
What comes on television right after the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving?
The National Dog Show
“Oh captain, my captain!” What movie is about a free-thinking English teacher at a Vermont boarding school who challenges his students to start thinking for themselves?
The Dead Poets Society
What fall month will you see a full corn moon?
September
What root vegetable did the Irish originally carve instead of pumpkins for Halloween traditions?
Turnips
What substance gives pumpkins their signature yellow color?
Beta carotene
Which President first pardoned a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
What romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan takes place among the falling leaves of Central Park?
When Harry met Sally
Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
Which fruit, meaning "seated apple" in Latin, is often associated with fall, though it's available longer?
Pomegranate
What country started the tradition of pumpkin carving?
Ireland
Why is Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November?
This is to make the Christmas shopping season longer. President Roosevelt did this to aid in the country's financial recovery from the Great Depression.
Originally sung in French, this song has been covered countless times by artists including Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby. Its lyrics reflect the nature of the fall season. What is it?
Autumn Leaves