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What is the most popular Halloween candy that is given out
M&M's
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
What is the most popular fall decoration?
Pumpkins
What are the two most popular types of pie
Pumpkin and apple
When was the year the first Thanksgiving feast was held in Plymouth?
1621
What is the most liked Halloween candy
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Which U.S. president made the first official Thanksgiving proclamation in 1789?
George Washington
What are three items that can be used to decorate a house for halloween?
Pumpkins, Skeletons, Spider webs, Fake spiders, Fake bats, exc.
What is the most popular fall Starbucks Drink?
Pumpkin Spice Latte
What is the big parade takes place every Thanksgiving morning in New York City?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
What vegetable were Jack-o'-lanterns originally carved from before pumpkins?
Turnips
Which country helped spread the use of the word “fall” to America?
England- through early colonists
What is one item usually found in a cornucopia?
Apples, Pumpkins, Grains, Nuts, Flowers, exc.
What is another word for fall?
Autumn
What is the part of the turkey often used to make a wish?
The wishbone
According to ancient tradition, why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
What English word was used before “autumn” became common, to describe fall?
"Harvest"- it was the time when crops were gathered from the fields
What does a cornucopia symbolize?
Prosperity and nourishment
In Greek Mythology, how was the Cornucopia formed?
Either from the broken horn of the goat Amalthea who nursed Zeus, or from the river god Achelous's horn after he wrestled the hero Heracles
What is the name of the pie that is often spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon and is a Southern favorite?
Pecan Pie
What ancient festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?
Samhain
Where does the name "Autumn" come from?
In the past decade, what year did the most Americans decorate their houses for Fall?
2024
In autumn, what is the process called when chlorophyll production slows down due to less sunlight, causing the leaves of these trees to change color?
Deciduous trees
What is the "holiday" on Friday following Thanksgiving that is known for shopping sales?
Black Friday