Halloween
Origin of Fall
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What is the most popular Halloween candy that is given out

M&M's

100

Where does the name "Fall" come from?

"Fall of the leaves"- a reference to how the leaves fall from the trees and how the seasons change

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What is the most liked Halloween candy

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

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Which U.S. president made the first official Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789?

George Washington

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What vegetable were Jack-o'-lanterns originally carved from before pumpkins?

Turnips

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Which country helped spread the use of the word “fall” to America?

England- through early colonists

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According to ancient tradition, why do people wear costumes on Halloween?

To disguise themselves from ghosts or spirits
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What English word was used before “autumn” became common, to describe fall?

"Harvest"- it was the time when crops were gathered from the fields

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What ancient festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?

Samhain

500

Where does the name "Autumn" come from?

The Latin word "Autumnus"- refers to the time of harvest and ripening crops