Fall Misc
Where people often go to pick the perfect pumpkin?
A pumpkin patch
What warm drink is made from apples & spice?
Hot apple cider
True or False: Pumpkins are a vegetable?
False
Halloween is celebrated on October 31st. What else is October 31st called?
All Hallows’ Eve
In what country did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate?
Ireland
What is another word to use for the fall season?
Autumn
What delicious crunchy fall snack can be roasted and eaten?
Pumpkin seeds or Pepitas
Who spread pumpkins around the world by cultivating them in Africa, China, and Japan?
The Portuguese
What is the name of the Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, that usually falls in late fall or early winter?
Hanukkah
What is the ancient Greek Goddess Demeter known for?
The Goddess of Harvest
What is the name of the period when farmers gather crops from the fields?
Harvest
Pumpkins belong to the same plant family as what other plant?
Squash
There are over how many types of pumpkins?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 150
Answer is D-150
In India, what festival is celebrated in the fall, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
Diwali
Thanksgiving tradition is based on the Pilgrims’ celebration of their first successful harvest in what year? A. 1650
B. 1629
C. 1700
D. 1621
Answer: D- 1621
In what month does fall begin in the Southern Hemisphere?
March
What type of nut is often used to make a classic fall pie?
Pecan
Pumpkins originated in Central America, but now grow on every continent except for which one?
Antarctica
Which Christian holiday is observed on November 1st?
All Saint's Day
What ancient monument in England is aligned to the sunset of the fall equinox?
Stonehenge
There are two U.S. states that do not follow daylight savings. What are they?
Hawaii & Arizona
What is commonly used in fall recipes like soups and sauces and is known for its earthy flavor?
Mushrooms
Which U.S. state has a city that is known as the “Pumpkin Capital of the World”?
Illinois- Morton, Illinois is home to Libby’s, the producer of 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin
What is the name of the festival celebrated in China and other Asian countries, often involving colorful lanterns, during the fall?
Lantern Festival
What significant event in American history is often associated with fall, particularly in Massachusetts?
The Salem Witch Trials