"Fall"-ing into Autumn!
Animals will do this in the fall to avoid the winter in northern states.
What is Migration?
This popular squash is actually a fruit and belongs to the gourd family.
What is a pumpkin?
Before modern orange pumpkins were used, the Celtic tradition of carving hollowed-out turnips with candles inside originated this holiday staple. (HINT: this was an Aimee trivia fact!)
What are Jack-O-Lanterns?
In this Disney Movie, three witch sisters return to Salem on Halloween night. (hint: This recently got a sequel!)
What is Hocus Pocus?
This iconic American autumn tradition, the Detriot Lions and the Dallas Cowboys have hosted a live NFL football game every year on this specific November holiday.
What is Thanksgiving?
This event marks the official start of fall when day and night are roughly equal in length.
What is the fall equinox?
This warm, spiced drink is made from unfiltered apple juice and is a staple at fall festivals.
Before the terms "autumn" or "fall" were used, what was this season called in Old English times?
a. Wane-day
b. Harvest
c. Winter-fyllath
d. Herbst
What is Harvest?
This iconic figure in what film warns his name must be spoken 3 times to summon him?
What is Beetlejuice?
In Autumn of 2023, the NFL dominated entertainment headlines when this superstar began attending Kansas City Chiefs games.
Who is Taylor Swift?
The name of this iconic horn-shaped basket overflowing with produce literally translates from Latin to mean "horn of plenty"
What is a cornucopia?
Starbucks created this iconic fall drink called what in 2003?
What is pumpkin spice latte?
In what country did Halloween originate from?
a. England
b. Spain
c. Germany
d.Ireland
What is Ireland?
In this 1966 Classic, Linus is seen waiting in a patch for a mythical holiday figure.
What is "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"?
Every November, the world's largest Marathon is run through the five boroughs of this city.
What is New York City?
This chemical compound is responsible for breaking down and showing the yellow and orange pigments in leaves during the fall.
a. Cytoplasm
b. Chlorophyll
c. Mitochondria
d. Photosynthesis
What is chlorophyll?
This specific apple was developed here in Minnesota at the U of M and is known for its sweet-tart flavor.
What is Honeycrisp Apples?
This nocturnal animal was feared in medieval Europe as a witch's guide, giving rise to a superstition that crossing its path brings bad luck.
What is a black cat?
This friendly ghost in the 1995 film of the same name falls in love with Kat Harvey and famously asks her, "Can I keep you?"
Who is Casper?
What famous nickname is given to the MLB world series because it takes place in the autumn season?
a. The Fall Classic
b. The October Showdown
c. The Autumn Finale
d. The Pennant Series
What is a. The Fall Classic?
What is the name of the moon during the autumn equinox?
a. Harvest Moon
b. Blood Moon
c. The Blue Moon
d. Autumnal Moon
What is the Harvest Moon?
This famous dessert features a sticky, sweet custard filling made of eggs, butter, and sugar topped with native North American tree nuts harvested in the autumn.
What is Pecan Pie?
What Minnesota City was the first in the U.S. to organize an official city-wide Halloween celebration?
What is Anoka?
This masked killer is the villain in a horror series in Haddonfield, Illinois.
Who is Michael Myers?
This cozy TV show set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow became a massive TV streaming staple years after its original 2000's run.
What is Gilmore Girls?