Canadian Thanksgiving
In Canada, Thanksgiving is a statutory holiday except where?
Nova Scotia
Where is the Hockey Hall of Fame located?
Toronto
Halloween is the the second largest commercial holiday in North America. What is the first?
Christmas
What six-letter word names both a seed company and an exercise that combines a squat, a pushup, and a jump in the air?
Burpee
What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green colour?
Chlorophyll
What does Quebec call Thanksgiving?
Action de grâce
Who holds the record for most points scored by one player in an NHL season?
Wayne Gretzky
Jack-'o-lanterns were originally carved out of what?
Root Vegetables: potatoes, turnips, and beets.
How many hours of sleep do older adults need per night?
7-9 hours is recommended
What is the worlds smallest migratory bird?
The humming bird
Which is the first country that made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Canada!
How many Stanley Cups have the Toronto Maple Leafs won?
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's Pieces
How can older adults improve brain function?
Healthy eating
Octoberfest takes place every autumn in what German city?
Munich
In what year was the first official Thanksgiving held in Canada?
1879
Who invented hockey?
James Creighton
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples on Halloween?
Fortune telling
What percent of the way you age is determined by biology and genetics?
30%
What was fall originally called?
Harvest
According to an old wives' tale, pumpkins are said to get rid of this physical feature?
Freckles
What is the only NHL team named after a Disney movie?
The Anaheim Ducks (named after the 1992 Disney movie “The Mighty Ducks")
Popular Halloween song "Thriller" was sung by which pop singer?
Michael Jackson
Held by Josef Salek of Czechia, 9 hours, 38 minutes, and 47 seconds is the current world record for holding what exercise position?
Planking
How many pies can a bushel of apples make?
Approximately 21 pies