Fall Traditions
What holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
A. Thanksgiving
B. Veterans Day
C. Labor Day
A. Thanksgiving
Which of these was probably NOT served at the 1621 harvest celebration?
A. Venison
B. Turkey
C. Pumpkin pie
C. Pumpkin Pie
Which fruit is technically a member of the rose family?
A. Apple
B. Grape
C. Pumpkin
A. Apple
What is the name for the gathering of grapes from vineyards, usually in the fall?
A. Harvest
B. Vintage
C. Pruning
B. Vintage
The World Series is played in which sport?
A. Baseball
B. Football
C. Basketball
A. Baseball
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in which year?
A. 1912
B. 1924
C. 1936
B. 1924
Which food was likely served at the 1621 feast?
A. Cranberries
B. Green bean casserole
C. Sweet potatoes with marshmallows
A. Cranberries
What is a group of turkeys called?
A. A parliament
B. A murder
C. A rafter
C. A rafter
Which state is one of the largest producers of pumpkins in the United States?
A. Illinois
B. Arizona
C. Maine
A. Illinois
Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the NFL championship?
A. Stanley Cup
B. Lombardi Trophy
C. Commissioner’s Trophy
B. Lombardi Trophy
Which president was the first to pardon a Thanksgiving turkey as a formal tradition?
A. Harry Truman
B. John Kennedy
C. George Bush
C. George Bush
Which state was the first to officially adopt Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A. Massachusetts
B. New York
C. Connecticut
A. Massachusetts
Which autumn constellation is famously associated with a mythological hunter?
A. Orion
B. Pegasus
C. Big Dipper
A. Orion
What is the name for the process of removing the husks from harvested grain?
A. Threshing
B. Milling
C. Fermenting
A. Threshing
In football, how many points is a touchdown worth before any extra-point attempt?
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
A. 6
Which traditional Thanksgiving dish was not commonly found on American Thanksgiving tables until the 20th century?
A. Cranberry sauce
B. Green bean casserole
C. Stuffing
B. Green bean casserole
The first Thanksgiving feast lasted approximately how long?
A. One day
B. Two days
C. Three days
C. Three days
Which U.S. state produces the most cranberries?
A. Massachusetts
B. Wisconsin
C. Oregon
B. Wisconsin
Which crop is traditionally harvested in the fall and is used to make bourbon whiskey?
A. Corn
B. Rye
C. Wheat
A. Corn
Which horse race is traditionally held in November and is known as the "Run for the Roses"?
A. Belmont Stakes
B. Kentucky Derby
C. Breeders' Cup
C. Breeders' Cup
In the United States, the tradition of watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in which city?
A. Boston
B. New York City
C. Philadelphia
B. New York City
Which of these fall-related facts is true?
A. Apples float because they are mostly water
B. Pumpkins are technically a type of berry
C. Acorns are the fruit of maple trees
A. Apples float because they are mostly water
Which U.S. state is known as the leading producer of maple syrup?
A. Vermont
B. New Hampshire
C. New York
A. Vermont
What is the term for the autumn harvest festival traditionally celebrated in parts of Europe and North America?
A. Lammas
B. Harvest Home
C. Midsummer
B. Harvest Home
Which MLB team famously plays at Wrigley Field, known for its ivy-covered outfield wall?
A. Chicago Cubs
B. Boston Red Sox
C. St. Louis Cardinals
A. Chicago Cubs