Fall Into Winter
What was ‘fall’ originally called?
Harvest
Which President made Thanksgiving a national US holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
In which month is Canadian Thanksgiving celebrated in?
October
Which TV sitcom has a famous Thanksgiving episode where they play football?
Friends
How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?
3 days
What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green color?
Chlorophyll
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebration in the US?
1621
What predominant spices are found in Mexican hot chocolate?
Cinnamon and chili powder
What is the most-watched Thanksgiving Day television event?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What state is the leading producer of cranberries?
Wisconsin
What marks the official start to the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere?
The autumnal equinox
Which US state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows?
The Egyptians
What famous animal show airs every Thanksgiving?
The National Dog Show
What meat was served at the first Thanksgiving?
Venison (deer)
What types of trees lose their leaves in the fall?
Deciduous trees
Which US state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What fall activity was once a British courting ritual?
Bobbing for apples
In Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving Special, what does Snoopy serve as a main dish?
Popcorn
Popular Thanksgiving song It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, was written by which famous artist?
Andy Williams
Which bird is traditionally believed to migrate south during the fall?
Goose
Americans eat how many pounds of turkey each Thanksgiving holiday? (Collectively)
1 Billion pounds
What stuffing ingredient was once considered a luxury in Europe?
Chestnuts
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who is Jack Skellington's long-time rival?
Oogie Boogie
Which two football teams traditionally play every Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys