October
How many days are in October?
31
What is said to help keep evil spirits out of your house on Halloween?
2. Sprinkle salt on your doorstep
When was the first day of fall in 2025?
Monday, September 22nd
What do Canadians celebrate on the second Monday in October?
Canadian Thanksgiving: a holiday to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest and the blessings of the past year.
What gift did the United States receive in October of 1886?
Statue of Liberty, a monumental gift of friendship from the people of France to celebrate the ideals of liberty and democracy.
What does the word "October" mean?
October comes from the Latin word "octo," meaning "eight," because it was the eighth month in the early Roman calendar. Even after the calendar was reformed to include January and February at the beginning of the year, shifting October to the tenth position, the name remained unchanged.
Transylvania is commonly associated with Dracula. Where is this city located?
Romania
What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green color?
Chlorophyll
What is the holiest day on the Jewish Calendar? (hint, it falls in October this year).
Yom Kippur on Wednesday October 1 at sundown.
It is observed with a 25-hour fast and intensive prayer.
What killed more than 300 people and made more than 100,000 people homeless on October 8, 1871?
The Great Chicago Fire
What is October's full moon called? The Ghost moon, the Wolf Moon, or the Hunter's moon?
The Hunter's moon
What would a Scottish woman do to see who their future husband is on Halloween?
Which US state is the largest pumpkin grower?
Illinois
Spaghetti and macaroni lovers will love this designated October 6 special day. What does it honor?
October 6 honors National Noodle Day
Who lost her head on October 16, 1793?
Marie Antoinette, the deposed Queen of France, lost her head on October 16, 1793, when she was executed by guillotine for treason during the French Revolution. She was found guilty by a Revolutionary Tribunal and publicly beheaded in the Place de la Révolution in Paris.
True or false: There are no major federal holidays celebrated during October.
False. Columbus Day is a federal holiday observed on the second Monday of October.
Why do some people wear clothes inside out on Halloween?
People wear clothes inside out on Halloween to ward off evil spirits or trick them into thinking they are not human, but this tradition is a modern interpretation of older superstitions about wearing clothes inside out for luck or to avoid bad luck
What spice will you NOT find in Mexican hot chocolate? Cinnamon, Chili powder or ginger?
Ginger
What baseball Hall of Famer, who still holds the record for most wins by a pitcher at 511, was born on October 5, 1867?
CY Young
Who was sentenced to 11 years in jail for federal income tax evasion on October 24, 1931?
Gangster Al Capone
What are October's two birth flowers?
Marigold and the Cosmos
What ancient Roman goddess is said to be honored on Halloween?
Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees—many believe bobbing for apples on Halloween stemmed from Roman traditions to honor her.
Where was Bram Stoker, the author of the classic gothic horror Dracula from?
Dublin, Ireland
Chris Carter was born on October 13, 1957. What spooky American TV show did he create?
X-files
What did the first Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, celebrate in 1810?
It celebrated the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, with horse races, parades and ample supplies of beer and wine for the citizens of Munich. The event was so popular that it was repeated the following year, marking the beginning of the annual tradition that would evolve into the world-famous festival known today.