Toppings & Condiments
This condiment is made from pickles and goes on hot dogs.
What is relish?
Relish originated in India and is an ingredient in many regional Indian dishes. In other countries, relish is used as a condiment, making it the best-selling condiment in the world.
This piece of farm equipment is used to pull a wagon for hayrides.
What is a tractor?
The earliest tractors were made with steam engines. The first gas-powered tractor was made in 1892 in the state of Iowa.
This dessert is used to celebrate birthdays and includes candles.
What is cake?
Cake has been used for celebrations for thousands of years. The first commercial cakes were sold in German bakeries.
This bat-and-ball sport has its own playoffs and a World Series every fall.
What is baseball?
No one was better in the fall than baseball great Reggie Jackson, also known as “Mr. October.” Jackson famously hit three home runs on three consecutive pitches during the 1977 World Series.
This group performs at high school football games, usually using brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments.
What is a marching band?
Marching bands evolved from military bands and are now a staple under the Friday night lights. The first football halftime show was played in 1907 at the University of Chicago.
This fruit traditionally goes on the top of an ice cream sundae.
What is a cherry?
The maraschino cherry is used in cocktails and on ice cream sundaes. Its name is derived from marasca cherries and the maraschino liqueur made from them.
This fall decoration is stuffed with hay and is used as a decoy in the shape of a human.
What is a scarecrow?
Scarecrows were first used in Egypt to scare away quails. Ancient Greece followed by using statues of Greek gods as scarecrows.
This fruit can be dipped in caramel or candy coating at fall festivals.
What are apples?
China, the United States, Poland, Iran, Turkey, and France are the leading suppliers of apples. Apples thrive in locations with mild summers and cold winter climates.
This water sport utilizes a deep pool and a raised platform for athletes to launch off of while performing acrobatics.
What is diving?
The sport of diving joined the Olympic Games in 1904. Synchronized diving (two divers jumping simultaneously) was added to the Olympics in 2000.
What Ivy League university is the oldest in the United States?
Hint: It is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is Harvard?
The university was established in 1636. It was the first college founded in the colonies and was named after its first major benefactor, John Harvard.
This circular spicy salami is one of the most popular pizza toppings.
What is pepperoni?
The oldest pizza restaurant in the United States is Lombardi’s in New York City. Originally a grocery store, Lombardi’s began selling pizzas in 1905.
What is a pumpkin?
A Minnesota gourd grower set the record for heaviest pumpkin in 2023. The pumpkin weighed in at an impressive 2,749 pounds (1,247 kg).
This Italian cake is made with ladyfingers dipped in coffee.
Hint: Two popular Italian desserts are cannoli and tiramisu.
What is tiramisu?
Tiramisu has over 200 variations and is a menu favorite in Italian restaurants worldwide.
This famous baseball stadium is home to the Green Monster.
Hint: Two famous stadiums include Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.
What is Fenway Park?
Fenway Park was built in the Fenway section of Boston in 1912, making the stadium the oldest in Major League Baseball.
This school activity often involves a pep rally, football game, and a dance, and many alumni return for the event.
What is homecoming?
The first homecoming game is said to have occurred in 1911 at the University of Missouri. The events included a parade and a football game, and alumni were encouraged to attend.
This thick, cold, and creamy sauce is made by Hellmann's.
What is Mayonnaise?
A French chef created mayonnaise during the Seven Years’ War. It is a whipped mixture of egg yolks and oil.
This genre of music, with instruments such as banjos, fiddles, harmonicas, and guitars, is often heard at fall festivals.
What is country?
English, Scottish, and Irish settlers brought the country music genre to North America. It was first broadcast on the radio in the 1920s.
This Spanish fried dough is covered in cinnamon sugar.
Hint: Popular Spanish desserts include magdalenas and churros.
What are churros?
The history of churros goes back to the Moorish conquerors, who brought the deep-fried treat to Spain. Because of the treat’s popularity in the country, its origin is frequently incorrectly linked to Mexico.
This sport is played using skates, a stick, and a rubber puck.
What is ice hockey?
Each year the 32 teams of the NHL duke it out to win the Stanley Cup, a three-foot-tall silver cup given to the best hockey team in the league. It was a gift from Canadian Governor-General Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston, in 1893.
This club performs school stage productions.
What is the drama club?
Did you know? The American Academy of Dramatic Arts opened in Manhattan in 1884 and soon became the training ground for some of the world’s best theatrical artists, including Cecil B. DeMille, Spencer Tracy, and Grace Kelly. The first graduating class comprised 118 students.
This popular food condiment is known for having 57 varieties.
What is Heinz?
The Heinz Company was founded in 1869 under the name of Anchor Pickle and Vinegar Works. Tomato ketchup was introduced in 1876 after the company’s rebranding to the F. & J. Heinz Company.
This drink made from apples is a fall favourite served cold or warm.
What is cider?
Did you know that, in terms of history, it’s only recently that we have begun to eat apples? Apples have a history of being too bitter to eat. Instead, they were pressed for their juice, which fermented into a delicious cider drink.
This Greek dessert is made with layered pastry, sweetened syrup, and nuts.
Hint: Popular Greek desserts include Loukoumades and Baklava.
What is Baklava?
Baklava is an ancient dessert dating back to the eighth century BC. In the early days, it was saved for special occasions because of the cost of the ingredients and skill required to make it.
This sport is played on a course with 18 holes.
What is golf?
In 2020, Cameron Champ recorded the longest drive in golf at an impressive 442 yards. He went on to win his second career title.
This is the highest degree available to university/college students which qualifies the holder to teach at university level in the degree's field or work.
What is a doctorate?
A doctorate shows mastery in a field of study