🍂 Fall Basics & Nature
What are the three months of fall?
September, October, and November
What does the word Halloween come from?
All Hallows’ Eve
On what day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
Thursday
What fruit is used to make raisins?
Grapes
What major American sport begins its regular season in the fall?
Football
What is another name for fall?
Autumn
What is a carved pumpkin called?
A jack-o’-lantern
What ship carried the Pilgrims to North America?
The Mayflower
What type of plant is a pumpkin?
A squash
What sport is famously associated with the phrase “fall classic”?
Baseball
What happens to the days during fall?
They become shorter
What mythical creature is said to turn into a bat?
Vampire
What president proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day in 1863?
Abraham Lincoln
What spice is commonly sprinkled on fall desserts and drinks?
Cinnamon
What activity involves riding on a wagon through a farm or field?
Hayride
What tree produces acorns?
The Oak Tree
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
Which president made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday in 1941?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the process of gathering crops from fields called?
Harvesting
What sport do people commonly play at Thanksgiving gatherings?
Football
What do many birds do in the fall to escape cold weather?
Migrate to warm climates
What candy consists of orange, yellow, and white pieces?
Candy corn
What sauce made from a tart red fruit is popular at Thanksgiving?
Cranberry sauce
What fruit is commonly used to make cider?
Apples
What fall activity involves finding your way through tall plants arranged as pathways?
Corn maze