Fall Facts
The color change in leaves is caused when this green pigment breaks down.
What is Chlorophyll?
October’s birthstone is this gemstone, known for changing colors in the light.
What is opal?
Bats are associated with Halloween because they were drawn to these during Samhain celebrations.
What are bonfires?
This is the most common sleeping position among adults around the world, named after how babies rest before they’re born.
What is the fetal position?
The Sanderson Sisters returned in a 2022 sequel to this Halloween classic film.
What is Hocus Pocus?
Famous for foliage, this U.S. state produces the most maple syrup in the country.
What is Vermont?
This zodiac sign starts October 23rd and is symbolized by a scorpion.
What is Scorpio?
This blood-sucking creature from folklore inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
What is a vampire?
These body parts continue to grow slowly throughout your life — even after age 50
What are your ears and nose?
Michael Myers first appeared in this 1978 slasher movie.
What is Halloween?
This migratory insect travels up to 3,000 miles each fall to reach Mexico.
What is the monarch butterfly?
In the original Roman calendar, October was named for this number.
What is eight?
The word “witch” comes from an Old English term meaning this.
What is “wise woman”?
This vegetable was originally carved into lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins.
What is a turnip?
In Ghostbusters, this massive dessert mascot stomps through New York City.
What is the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?
These weather systems become more common in fall due to warm ocean water but cooldown inland.
What are hurricanes?
October is National ______ Month in the U.S., raising awareness for early detection.
What is Breast Cancer Awareness?
This animal is considered unlucky when black and crossing your path.
What is a cat?
This spice blend with “pumpkin” in its name actually contains no pumpkin at all.
What is pumpkin spice?
This Tim Burton film features Jack Skellington as the Pumpkin King.
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox has this traditional name.
What is the Harvest Moon?
This 2,000-year-old October tradition began in Ireland using fires to honor passing spirits.
What is Samhain?
According to legend, saying this ghost’s name three times in a mirror will summon her.
Who is Bloody Mary?
This color pairing became linked with Halloween due to fall harvests and darkness.
What are orange and black?
This horror author wrote The Shining, Carrie, and It.
Who is Stephen King?