Trees & Foliage
What kind of trees lose their leaves in autumn months?
Deciduous
Who was the first group of people in history to use scarecrows to protect their crops until harvest?
The Egyptians
What part of the pumpkin is not edible?
Trick question! You can eat every part of a pumpkin, including the skin, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stem.
Ireland
What popular American sport often signifies the unofficial start to fall?
Football
Why don't evergreen trees change colors in fall?
The leaves are coated with a waxy substance that protects them from the cold.
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
Which US state is the largest pumpkin grower?
Illinois
The Irish originally did not carve pumpkins. What did they carve instead?
Turnips
What is the name for an unseasonably warm period of weather that happens in the fall?
Indian Summer
Which part of the U.S. is best known for beautiful fall foliage?
New England
Which U.S. state has named apple cider their official state drink?
New Hampshire
What did the Native Americans originally use for their pie shell when making pumpkin pie?
Pumpkin! They filled the inside with honey, milk, and spices.
Name the Buddhist celebration of cleansing the spirit from bad luck by sending lanterns to Buddha, that takes place in fall.
Yi Peng Lantern Festival
What are fall's three zodiac signs?
Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
Leaves are naturally yellow and orange. What is the name of the substance in leaves that make them appear green instead?
Hint: It is the breakdown and slowed production of this chemical in the fall that causes leaves to change colors (reveals their true colors).
Chlorophyll
What popular warm fall drink contains a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice?
Pumpkin spice latte
Along with carrots and sweet potatoes, what gives pumpkins its orange coloring and turns into Vitamin A after you eat it?
Beta carotene
Oktoberfest takes place every autumn in which German city?
Munich
Which insect migrates from the US to Mexico during fall?
Monarch butterflies
What is the name of the pigment that causes leaves to turn brown after they fall off the tree?
Tannins
What type of nut is often used to make a classic fall pie?
Pecan
Which explorer is credited with introducing pumpkins to Europe in the 15th century?
Christopher Columbus
What is the term for the Chinese festival that marks the end of the harvest season and is often celebrated in September?
Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival
What is the name of the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox?
Harvest Moon
What are the pigments that cause leaves to turn red or purple?
Anthocyanins
What is the name of the warm, spiced drink made from brewed tea, milk, and various spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger?
Chai Tea
Who spread pumpkins around the world by cultivating them in Africa, China, and Japan?
The Portuguese
Which harvest festival is observed by many Native Americans, usually in late September or early October?
Feast of the Hunters Moon
What is the smell in the air after a fall rain called?
Petrichor