Fall Facts
True or False Fall used to be called haerfest
in 12th- and 13th-century Middle English, fall was called "haerfest," which was the act of taking in crops. Eventually, it was known as "harvest" because the full moon closest to the autumn equinox is called the harvest moon.
How long does The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos last for
The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, takes place October 31 through November 2
in Carrie the bullies douse her in what animal’s blood?
Pig
What do people from Vermont call fall
Season of the sticks
What is pumpkin spice
It is generally a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and sometimes allspice.
Why is it known as fall instead of autumn for most people
In the early 1600s, people started moving into cities, and use of the term "harvest" lessened. They started saying "fall of the leaf" to refer to the third season of the year, because the leaves would fall from the trees. Over time, "fall of the leaf" was shortened to "fall," and it stuck.
TRUE or FALSE if a young unmarried person walks down the stairs backwards at midnight while holding a mirror, the face that appears in the mirror will be their next lover.
True
In the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, what is Nancy’s address?
1428 Elm Street
What do people from Massachusetts call fall
Season of the Witch
When did pumpkin spice start being used
A "Pompkin" recipe calling for a similar spice mix (mace, nutmeg and ginger) can be found as far back as 1796 in the first known published American cookbook, American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons
Do we like pumpkins for how they taste or how they make us feel
Studies have shown that what we really love about pumpkins is the sense of nostalgia they make us feel. Pumpkins represent farm life and tradition, which is a romantic idea for many Americans, and one we're very attached to. Basically, we love the idea of pumpkins and the imagery surrounding them.
What is the place that house the most famous ghost
The White House the most common ghost sighting is of Abraham Lincoln who has been spotted by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Sir Winston Churchill. Other paranormal guests include Andrew Jackson, David Burns and Abigail Adams.
What was the name of the cannibal family in Texas chainsaw mass. (last name)
Sawyer family
What sport starts in the fall
Football
When did it become commercial available in a blended form
Blended pumpkin pie spice was introduced commercially by McCormick & Company in 1934. and is now commercialized by many companies.
What determines a leaves color
SUGAR Fall leaf colors are caused by certain pigments in the leaves, and different kinds of trees produce different pigments. When you notice leaves that are purple and red, that's caused by the "anthocyanins" pigment, which is only produced in the fall when sugars are trapped in the leaves. Lots of dry weather and sunlight will lead to more sugars in the leaves, meaning the leaves will be brighter red. Freezing, meanwhile, stops the process of making red pigments.
What event canceled Trick or treat in 1939 all the way to 1945
WW2 shortage of sweet stuff, trick-or-treating wasn't as big of a thing during WWII. After the rationing ended, it was all systems go on the candy-collecting front. Candy companies began launching advertising campaigns to cash in on the ritual and make sure kids were clamoring for their products to show up in their candy buckets and spare pillowcases.
Which horror film’s tagline is “We dare you to say his name five times“
Candyman
Moms nation wide refer to Fall as this
Back to school season
When did Starbucks come out with their PSL (Pumpkin spice latte)
The American coffee chain Starbucks developed a Pumpkin Spice Latte in January 2003,
Does pumpkin spice taste like pumpkin
You might say you love the way pumpkin tastes, but actually you just love the way you think pumpkin tastes. Pumpkin spice doesn't taste like real pumpkin (that generally just tastes like squash). The flavor is a mix of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, dry ginger, and cloves, and has nothing to do with a squash flavor.
what was the original form of trick or treating called
souling As the Catholic Church started supplanting pagan festivals with their own holidays (like All Souls' Day), the act of souling became popular, and poor children and adults would go door-to-door dressed as spirits accepting food in exchange for prayers.
What Is The Exorcist’s Demon’s Name?
Pazuzu
Studies show that over 60 percent of the US suffers from this seasonal condition that starts in fall
Seasonal depression
Pumpkin spice is so popular it also has a Spam Variant TRUE OR FALSE
Pumpkin Spice Spam is a limited edition variety of Spam produced by Hormel Foods. It was released online on 23 September 2019, the first day of autumn