Autumn Traditions Worldwide
In many U.S. towns, families visit farms each fall to wander through these tall, twisty field mazes
What are corn mazes?
This popular fall beverage combines coffee with pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
What is a pumpkin spice latte?
The process by which trees lose their leaves in autumn.
What is shedding or leaf fall?
The day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. is known by this color-coded name, marking the unofficial start of holiday shopping.
What is Black Friday?
The Hogwarts term always begins on this specific date, marking the unofficial start of “fall” for fans.
What is September 1st?
In India, the festival of lights—often falling in autumn—symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
What is Diwali?
This warm spiced wine, common at European fall markets, is also called “glühwein” or “vin chaud.” .
What is mulled wine?
These birds migrate south in autumn to escape the cold.
What are geese?
In Mexico and parts of Latin America, families build colorful altars and decorate with marigolds to remember loved ones during this fall holiday.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
The Gilmore Girls town of Stars Hollow is famous for its autumn charm—this U.S. state inspired the setting.
What is Connecticut?
Oktoberfest in Munich was originally held to celebrate this type of royal event .
What is a royal wedding?
Thanksgiving tables in the U.S. often feature this savory bread-based side dish.
What is stuffing (or dressing)?
The word “equinox” comes from Latin roots meaning what?
What is “equal night”?
On the first Sunday of November, many countries shift clocks backward for this time change.
What is Daylight Saving Time ending?
The tradition of carving pumpkins came from an older practice of carving this root vegetable in Ireland.
What is a turnip?
Every November, Americans watch this famous New York City parade featuring giant balloons and marching bands.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
In India, these sweets made from chickpea flour or milk solids are often exchanged during Diwali.
What are laddus or barfis?
Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of kilometers each fall to overwinter in this North American country.
What is Mexico?
In the U.K., Bonfire Night commemorates Guy Fawkes’ failed attempt to blow up this government building.
What is the Houses of Parliament?
This 1993 Disney movie about three witches returned with a sequel nearly 30 years later.
What is Hocus Pocus 2?
Many Americans take weekend trips to New England to admire these colorful seasonal landscapes.
What are fall foliage or leaf-peeping trips?
This American dessert made with apples, sugar, and pastry is a classic symbol of fall.
What is apple pie?
In Japanese culture, autumn is symbolized by this red maple leaf, often seen in art and poetry.
What is momiji?
In Ethiopia and Eritrea, this September holiday marks the start of the new year and the end of the rainy season.
What is Enkutatash?
This annual sports event known as “The Big Game” dominates U.S. TV in early February but begins during the fall season.
What is the NFL football season leading to the Super Bowl?