Hispanic Heritage Month
What started as a 1 week celebration, expanded to a 30 day celebration in 1988 and enacted into law under which President?
President Ronald Reagan
Dating back to 1810, this country hosts the annual festival known for it's lively atmosphere, music, Bavarian food, and plenty of beer!
Munich, Germany
What warm beverage is often served at fall festivals?
This MFAN team member enjoys listening to true crime shows to go to sleep.
Marcela
This MFAN team member can quote several Gilmore Girls and Bluey episodes.
Marie
Which two U.S states have the largest Hispanic populations?
California and Texas
This animal is often associated with the celebration and is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Germany.
What is the name of the full moon that typically occurs closest to the autumn equinox?
The Harvest Moon
This MFAN team member has made more than 20 quilts.
Georgia
She made history as the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice and only the third female Justice.
Sonia Sotomayor
Technically starting in September, Oktoberfest lasts how many days?
16 to 18 days
Commonly served at fairs and festivals, this sweet treat is covered in caramel & often 'candied'.
Candy Apples
This MFAN team member worked the Pennsylvania Turnpike while in college.
Tierney
This MFAN team member has been on Air Force 1.
Alex
Which singer became one of the best-selling artists of all time and performed at the 2006 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony?
This beer starts brewing in March and is made specifically for the festival, with an alcohol content of 6%
Märzen
Which state is the nation's largest producer of pumpkins?
Illinois
This MFAN team member is a certified rescue scuba diver.
Annelene
This MFAN team member was once on the missing persons list.
Judy
Who is the first and only Latina to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?
Hint: West Side Story
Rita Moreno
What is the name of the famous German pastry often enjoyed at Oktoberfest?
Lebkuchen (gingerbread)
Which country popularized carving jack-o-lanterns?
Ireland
This MFAN team member played tennis in college and her first job was a "spokes" model.
Kristin
This MFAN team member once bungee jumped off a 700 foot bridge.
Maura