Festivals in autumn
In which German city is the world’s largest Oktoberfest held each autumn?
Munich
What happens to most trees in autumn?
Their leaves change color and fall off
What date is Halloween celebrated each year?
31th october
"I'm gonna dance, dance, dance
With my hands, hands, hands above _____"
"my head"
In which month of autmn is the time change?
october
What holiday is often celebrated in the U.S. during autumn with turkey and pumpkin pie?
Thanksgiving
Which animal gathers and stores nuts to prepare for winter?
The squirrel
Which vegetable most commonly associated with Halloween?
Pumpkin
"Cause this is ______ - thriller night.
There ain’t no second chance against the thing with forty eyes."
"thriller"
Which spice is most associated with autumn drinks and desserts, especially pumpkin pie?
Cinnamon (and also pumpkin spice!)
What do children traditionally carry during St. Martin’s Day processions?
Lanterns
What bird famously migrates south for the winter?
The goose
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
"Who ya gonna call? __________!
I ain’t afraid of no ghost."
Gosthbusters
Which traditional autumn dessert in the U.S. is made with spiced pumpkin filling in a pie crust?
Pumpkin Pie
In Mexico, which colorful festival at the start of November honors deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What pigment causes leaves to appear green before they change color in autumn?
Chlorophyll
From which Celtic festival does Halloween originate?
Samhain (which is pronounced "Sawwin")
"This is Halloween, this is Halloween!
______ scream in the dead of night!"
"Pumpkins"
What popular autumn beverage is often made with steamed milk, espresso, and pumpkin spice flavoring?
Pumpkin spice latte
What European country celebrates the Wine Harvest Festival each autumn with grape picking, parades, and tastings?
France
Which famous autumn flower blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow and is often seen in fall decorations?
Chrysanthemum
Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
"He did the mash. He did the ______ mash."
"monster"
In the United States, which sport’s season begins in autumn and is closely associated with the fall months?