Thanksgiving
Leftover Thanksgiving turkeys led to the invention of TV dinners. True or False?
True. In 1953 C.A. Swanson & Sons were left with 260 tons of leftover frozen turkeys which were repurposed into the first TV tray dinners.
What is America's favorite Halloween candy?
Reese's Cups
What are common spices that are used in "Pumpkin Spice"?
Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, Ginger, and Allspice
What marks the official start to the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Autumnal Equinox
What type of tree does not change color in the fall?
Coniferous trees (pine trees, Douglas fir, Evergreen etc)
Name one of two NFL teams that ALWAYS play on Thanksgiving. (Double points for both teams correct)
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys
In "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," who does Linus mistake for the Great Pumpkin?
Snoopy
What 1989 romantic comedy starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan takes place among the falling leaves of Central Park?
When Harry Met Sally
What was fall originally called by farmers?
Harvest
In the fall leaves fall off of trees due to windy conditions. True or False
False. Leaves fall off due to a hormonal change which weakens the bond between leaf and branch.
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
Which country holds the world record for largest pumpkin ever grown?
A.) The United States
B.) Poland
C.) Italy
Italy. In 2021 a pumpkin weighing 2,702 pounds and measuring 11 feet 8 was unveiled in Radda in Chianti, Italy.
“Autumn Leaves” is a 2011 song by what popular artist?
Ed Sheeran
Which ancient civilization first used scarecrows?
Egyptians
When trees are not producing chlorophyll. What is the natural color of leaves?
Yellow & Orange. The green color is due to chlorophyll which is produced less as days become shorter.
Who was the first U.S. President to officially pardon a turkey?
George H.W. Bush
What does the word Halloween mean?
Hallowed Evening or Holy Night
Oktoberfest in Munich mostly takes place in the month of September. True or False?
True. Oktoberfest begins September 16th and ends October 3rd.
When is Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere?
March through May
Approximately how many tourists visit Vermont each fall season to observe the changing leaves?
3.5 million
How many calories does the average American consume during Thanksgiving? +/- 500 calories
4,500 calories
What Halloween radio drama caused a mass panic on October 30, 1938?
War of the Worlds
When hay bales are too wet they can ______?
Spontaneously combust.
What is the official word for the sound of leaves and trees rustling in the wind?
A.) Psithurism
B.) Sonus
C.) Ventus
Psithurism
What pigment in leaves causes them to appear red to purple?
A.) Clorophyll
B.) Anthocyanins
C.) Xanthophyll
Anthocyanins