Halloween
When is Halloween celebrated each year?
October, 31
When do people celebrate Guy Fawkes Day annually?
November,5
Thanksgiving is always celebrated on which day of the week?
Thursday
What is one of the most stunning signs of Autumn?
the turning of the leaves
Which vegetable is mostly associated with Halloween?
Pumpkin
What is the other name of Guy Fawkes Day?
The Bonfire Night
Which dish is typically the centrepiece of a Thanksgiving meal?
Roast turkey
What is the North American version of the word 'Autumn'?
Fall
What is the name of the carved pumpkin that people often make to celebrate Halloween?
Jack O’ Lantern
What was the main purpose of the Gunpowder Plot?
To blow up the House of Lords
The pilgrims were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving. Who were actually the pilgrims?
A group of people migrated to America from England due to religious reasons
Why do squirrels collect and bury nuts all autumn?
They rely on storing nuts to be able to eat during winter
What was the original meaning of celebrating Halloween?
To drive away the evil spirits like witches or ghosts
In which year did the Gunpowder Plot take place?
1605
What was the meaning behind the first Thanksgiving celebration?
To celebrate a good harvest with plenty of crops
What holiday takes place in the fall and comes from ancient Celtic tradition?
Halloween
Why do people wear masks and costumes on Halloween?
To confuse evil spirits who are looking for humans
Which monarch was the conspirators of the Gunpowder planning to kill?
King James I
Which sport is traditionally associated with Thanksgiving Day in which almost all levels, from amateur to professional, play on this day?
American football
Why do leaves change their colours?
Leaves change their wardrobes in response to chilly temperatures and less light