Apples
Most apples are picked by hand?
True
What color leaves does an aspen tree change to?
Golden
Where did word the harvest come from?
Old English haerfest, meaning Autumn.
What color are pumpkins before turning orange?
Green
Where is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held?
New York City
How many pounds of apples does an average tree produces?
840 pounds
Historically, what is "Fall" called?
Harvest
When do farmers harvest their crops?
depending on the growing patterns of each crop
In which season are pumpkin harvested?
Autumn (Fall)
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
What top producing states grows apples?
Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, and Virginia.
Why do leaves change colors?
Shorter days and cooler temps force trees to stop producing chlorophyll.
How long does Harvest last?
Generally, harvest runs from as early as mid-September to as late as the end of November.
How long does it take for pumpkins to mature? (In Days)
90-120 days
Which president declared that a national day of Thanksgiving would be held in November?
Abraham Lincoln
How many apples does it take to create one gallon of apple cider?
36
What is the birth flower for October?
Marigold
What is Harvest season?
The time or season of the year for the gathering of ripened crops.
Are there blue pumpkins? True or False
True
Which televised sport do many people watch on Thanksgiving?
Football
How many years does it take for an apple tree to produce its first fruit?
Takes up 4-5 years
In what direction do birds begin to migrate in autumn?
South
Why do farmers harvest at night?
Many farmers harvest at night not only to beat the heat themselves but also to ensure that their crops are at the peak of freshness.
Which continent does not grow pumpkins
Antarctica
Which of the following was NOT served at the Pilgrims Thanksgiving meal?
A. Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes
B. Duck and Vegetables
C. Venison and Mashed Potatoes
Cranberries, corn, and mashed potatoes