October Happenings
Every year, Canada celebrates this holiday on the second Monday of October, and the United States celebrates the same holiday on the fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving
Born October 2, 1869, this Indian leader is celebrated for nonviolent resistance.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This Canadian band released the song “Bobcaygeon”, which evokes the Canadian autumn.
Who is The Tragically Hip?
The birth flower for October
Marigold
True or False: Pumpkin spice contains pumpkin
False
True or False: October was the eighth month in the Roman calendar.
True.
October was the eighth month before January and February were added.
This Shakespearean play, often performed in autumn for its eerie themes, includes witches and a Scottish king
What is Macbeth?
Released in 2014, this Canadian singer’s song “Harvest Moon” perfectly captures autumn romance.
Who is Neil Young?
This is one of the zodiac signs ruling October.
'Libra' or 'Scorpio'
Apples dipped in this sweet, melted topping are a fall
favorite.
Caramel
This is the largest beer festival in the world which happens in Bavaria every fall
Oktoberfest
Artist Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. What was his nationality?
Spanish
He was Spanish. but spent most of his adult life in France.
This "Queen of Rock and Roll" relinquished her US citizenship in October 2013. She lived in Switzerland until she died there in May 2023.
Tina Turner
This is one of October’s birthstones.
'Opal' or 'tourmaline'
These sprouts make their debut in fall.
Brussels sprouts
Henry Ford introduced the Model T on October 1, 1908. What color was it?
Black
Henry Ford said, "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black."
This American rapper, born on October 17, 1972, is known for albums like The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show.
Who is Eminem?
This Beatles singer sued the US government in October 1973, alleging that he and his lawyer were bugged and wiretapped.
John Lennon
This month is the meteorological equivalent of October in the southern hemisphere.
April
The seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere.
This squash can be used in place of pasta by the same name.
Spaghetti squash
On October 17, 1939, he starred in the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. However, you may also recognize his post-WWII work as the lead actor in It’s a Wonderful Life, and Alfred Hitchcock classics such as Rear Window and Vertigo.
Jimmy Stewart
This Canadian-American actor, born on October 23, 1976, is famous for his roles in Deadpool and The Proposal.
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
This singer's "I Want to Be Wanted" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1960.
Brenda Lee
This Jewish High Holy Day, which is the day of atonement, occurred on October 1 through October 2nd in 2025.
Yom Kippur
This is the generic name for a hot alcoholic beverage.
'Hot Toddy'
Hot buttered rum is an example of a hot toddy.