FALL FOOD
Are pumpkins a fruit, vegetable or legume?
Fruit
What insect flies south from Canada to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
Butterflies
What fairytale has a pumpkin that is turned into a carriage?
Cinderella
What coffee chain popularized pumpkin spice
Starbucks
What 2 groups started the first Thanksgiving?
The Pilgrims and Native Americans
What popular pastry is made from squash
Pumpkin Pie
Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere is September-November. What months is Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere?
March through May
Name 1 if the top 4 states that give out the most candy per trick or treater
West Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia, Nevada,
The alcoholic content of most pumpkin ales generally ranges between this percentage range (range of 3, ex: 87-89%)
5-7%
When is Thanksgiving (cadence not date)?
The 4th Thursday of November.
What popular ingredient comes from tree bark
Cinnamon
This tree is known for its bright red leaves in autumn and shares its name with a sweet syrup
Maple tree
How many floats were in the Macy's day parade in 2024 (must get within 3 of real number)
22
Name 3 of the 5 spices that go into pumpkin spice
Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, and allspice
How many turkeys are sold in the US each year (every group gets a guess if the first group is way off)
195 million
How many gallons of eggnog are sold each year in the US (every group gets a guess if first group is way off)
15 million
What benefit do trees get from dropping their leaves
Protect themselves from the cold. If their leaves freeze the chlorophyll they produce in the other seasons would be useless
How heavy is the heaviest pumpkin on record (every group gets a guess if the first group is way off)
2,749 pounds
This classic fall cocktail combines bourbon, apple cider, and lemon juice, often served warm
Hot Toddy
What is the name of the Native American tribe (group) that lives in Massachusetts and helped the Pilgrims?
Wampanoag
What is the most popular type of candy eaten on Halloween?
M&Ms
In ancient Greek mythology, who is the goddess of autumn crops and the harvest (cosecha)?
Demeter
What was the name of the Celtic festival that was the began the tradition of Halloween?
Samhain
Chai tea, often enjoyed in fall, originates from this country and is traditionally made by brewing black tea with a blend of spices and milk
India
What was the name of the Native American who helped the Pilgrims to grow food and hunt?
Squanto (Tisquantum)