Miscellaneous
What is the Norwegian term for the autumnal equinox?
Høstjevndøgn
What holiday is celebrated on October 31st?
Halloween
Q: Where does the word “høst” come from, and what does it mean?
It comes from the Old Norse word “haust,” meaning “to harvest” — referring to gathering crops before winter.
Which traditional Norwegian dish is made with autumn ingredients such as cabbage and lamb?
Fårikål
What is the name of Wednesday Addams’ hand?
Thing
What type of berry is particularly associated with Norwegian mountains and autumn?
Multebær/ cloudberries
What Norwegian holiday is celebrated on November 1st and is traditionally associated with remembering the dead?
All Saints' Day (Allehelgensdag)
The very first Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810, not as a beer festival, but as a ...... ?
massive royal wedding celebration for Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.
What spice blend commonly associated with autumn contains cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves?
Pumpkin Spice
What is the name of the pumpkin-headed character in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
What is the autumnal equinox?
the precise moment when the Sun crosses directly above the Earth’s equator, marking the astronomical start of autumn.
The day when day and night are approximately equal in length
When is Fårikål Day traditionally celebrated in Norway?
The last Thursday in September
What is widely considered the most haunted place in Norway?
Akershus festning
Fårikål is traditionally made with which cut of lamb?
Bone-in lamb/mutton (bog), traditionally lamb shoulder or neck
What is the name of the town in The Nightmare Before Christmas where Jack Skellington lives?
Halloween Town
Why do leaves change colour from green to yellow, orange and red in autumn?
Because the green pigment chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other pigments in the leaves.
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
When did Candy become the "official" Halloween treat?
Candy didn't become the official Halloween treat until the 1950s. Before then, children were usually given toys, coins, fruit, and homemade baked goods.
Which types of produce are typically in season during the Norwegian autumn? (name at least 3)
Root vegetables, grains, apples and plums are all in season
In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, what Halloween creature attacks the students in the girls’ bathroom?
A troll
Q: When does astronomical autumn begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
A: At the autumnal equinox (høstjevndøgn), around September 22–23. It lasts until the winter solstice.
Why were lanterns traditionally carved as part of Halloween customs?
They were used to ward off evil spirits and guide or protect people.
How do meteorologists define autumn based on temperature?
Autumn is the period when the daily average temperature falls and remains between 0°C and 10°C.
How many Pumpkin Spice Lattes (PSLs) has Starbucks sold worldwide since its launch in 2003?
A: 356 million
B: 424 million
C: 475 million
B: 424 million
Which horror movie features a videotape that supposedly kills you seven days after watching it?
The ring