OCTOBER
Which vegetable is commonly used to make jack-o'-lanterns?
Pumpkin
What hearty dish, often prepared with ground meat, beans, and chili peppers, is a popular comfort food during cooler months?
Chili
Which spice is often associated with fall and used in many October recipes?
Cinnamon
What meat was likely consumed on the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey?
Deer/venison
What is the name of the Peanuts' Halloween-themed movie?
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"
Which popular autumn drink is created by fermenting apple juice?
Hard cider
What type of squash is often used in October recipes?
Butternut squash
Which President began the tradition of 'pardoning' a turkey?
John F Kennedy
What is the name of the popular Halloween-themed Disney movie released in 1993?
Hocus Pocus - with Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Which state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota
What is the name of the popular Halloween drink made with vodka, Kahlua, and cream?
Mudslide
What nut is commonly roasted for a warm snack in the fall?
Chestnuts
What country celebrates Oktoberfest in October?
Germany
Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Which MLB team has won the most World Series championships in October?
NY Yankees - with 27 titles.
Which state is the largest pumpkin grower?
Illinois
What is the name of the full moon that occurs in October?
Hunter's Moon.
This 'Fall' creamy salad has tart apples and walnuts. What is it?
Waldorf Salad - it also has grapes, lemon juice, sugar, salt, parsley, celery, and mayonnaise (and/or yogurt or unsweetened whipped cream.)
What is the name of the astronomical event that occurs in October when the earth passes through debris left by Halley's Comet?
Orionid meteor shower