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Who is the mascot often seen during fall at harvest festivals, usually made of straw?
Scarecrow
What season comes right before fall?
Summer!
Where do people typically go to pick pumpkins in the fall?
Pumpkin patches!!
Why do leaves change color in the fall?
Chlorophyll breaks down!
How many seasons are there in a year?
4!
Who is the Peanuts character who waits every fall for the Great Pumpkin?
Linus
What pigment disappears from leaves to reveal the fall colors?
Chlorophyll
Where in the U.S. do people travel to see the most famous fall foliage?
New England!
Why do animals like squirrels gather and store nuts in fall?
To prepare for winter
How do farmers celebrate the end of the harvest season?
With harvest festivals!
Who wrote the poem “To Autumn”, one of the most famous pieces of fall literature?
Linus
What fruit is commonly used to make cider?
Apples!
Where do monarch butterflies migrate to every fall?
Central Mexico
Why is the fall equinox significant?
Because night and day are nearly equal.
How do geese travel when migrating during fall?
In a V formation.
Persephone
What is the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween comes from?
Samhain
Where was the first Thanksgiving traditionally said to take place?
Plymouth, MA
Why do people carve pumpkins during fall and Halloween?
Because of an Irish legend named “Stingy Jack”
How long does the average fall leaf stay on the ground before decomposing?
Around 6 months!
Who invented the tradition of trick-or-treating as we know it today?
It stems from a Celtic tradition.
What is the meteorological date that fall begins every year?
September 1st
Where do leaves get their strongest red color — in sunny or cloudy fall climates?
Sunny climates!
Why do deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn?
To conserve water and energy during cool, low light winter months.
How did pumpkins become the main symbol of fall in America?
Because they’re abundant and tied to the harvest season.