Fall Facts
What date does fall officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
Around September 22–23.
Pumpkins are technically considered what type of food?
A fruit.
What spooky holiday is celebrated on October 31?
Halloween.
Which pie is a classic fall favorite?
Pumpkin Pie.
What do many animals do to prepare for winter?
Gather food or hibernate.
What causes leaves to change color?
Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments.
Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois.
What animal is said to be lucky if seen in October?
A black cat (fun folklore).
What fruit is often picked fresh in fall orchards?
Apples.
What term describes leaves falling from trees?
Deciduous (leaf drop).
What is the most common fall equinox name?
The Autumnal Equinox.
What spice blend is famous in fall coffees and desserts?
Pumpkin spice.
What celebration often includes corn mazes and hayrides?
Harvest festivals.
Which warm drink grows popular during fall?
Hot apple cider.
What weather pattern becomes more common in fall?
Cooler temperatures.
Which month typically sees the end of Daylight Saving Time?
November.
What popular fall tradition involves carving pumpkins?
Jack‑o’‑lanterns
Modern Halloween traces its roots back to which ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter?
Samhain.
Which squash is famously used in soups during fall?
Butternut Squash.
What is the term for the colorful leaf display in fall?
Foliage or leaf peeping.
What natural phenomenon creates fall’s orange/red leaf colors?
Carotenoids and anthocyanins.
What vitamin is especially high in pumpkins?
Vitamin A.
What November holiday celebrates gratitude and harvest?
Thanksgiving.
What fall food is popular to roast from a pumpkin?
Pumpkin seeds.
Which direction does the sun appear lower in during fall?
The sky’s southern arc.