Pumpkins
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
What warm drink is made from apples and spice?
Hot Apple Cider
What is the term for the Chinese festival that marks the end of the harvest season and is often celebrated in September?
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival
What is the phenomenon called where flocks of birds fly south for the winter?
Migration
How much did the largest pumpkin in the world weigh?
2702 pounds
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
What delicious fall fruit can be eaten immediately after being picked?
Apples
Which Mexican holiday, starting on October 31st and ending on November 2nd, honors deceased loved ones?
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What do animals prepare for in the upcoming winter months by storing food and increasing their body fat?
Hibernation
What country do pumpkins originate from?
Central America
What is the name of the parade that Americans watch on Thanksgiving?
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
What type of fruit is often used to make a sauce for Thanksgiving?
Cranberries
In which country did the tradition of Oktoberfest originate, featuring a variety of beer and hearty foods?
Germany
What species travels thousands of miles to their wintering grounds in Mexico?
Monarch
What percentage of a pumpkin is water?
94%
Which President first pardoned a turkey?
John F Kennedy
What type of nut is often used to make a classic fall pie?
Pecan
In India, what festival is celebrated in the fall, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil?
Diwali
Which small mammal is known for its bushy tail, and is often seen darting across the ground in fall to store nuts for winter?
Squirrel
The Irish originally did not carve pumpkins. What did they carve instead?
Turnips
What holiday is celebrated on November 11th?
Veteran's Day
What is commonly used in fall recipes like soups and sauces and is known for its earthy flavor?
Mushrooms
Which Christian holiday is observed on November 1st?
All Saints Day
What type of ocean creature is typically harvested in the “Autumn Harvest”?
Lobsters