October Fun Facts
This is the birthstone for the month of October.
Opal and tourmaline
The entire month of October is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing this type of harmful behavior among youth.
Bullying (Bullying Prevention Month)
This orange vegetable is popular for carving and eating in October.
Pumpkin
October is famous for this spooky holiday celebrated on the 31st.
Halloween
These two zodiac signs represent people born in October, with one sign covering until October 22 and the other beginning October 23.
Libra and Scorpio
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th. What color item is commonly worn or displayed to show support for mental health awareness?
A green ribbon
This sweet bread is baked in Mexico for Día de los Muertos, which begins at the end of October.
Pan de Muerto
Canada celebrates this harvest holiday on the second Monday of October.
A. Boxing Day
B. Canadian Thanksgiving
C. National Maple Syrup Harvest Day
B. Canadian Thanksgiving
October’s name comes from this Latin word meaning “eight.”
“octo”
National Coming Out Day was first observed in this year, marking the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
A. 1988
B. 1992
C. 2007
A. 1988
In Poland, families may gather during Polish-American Heritage Month in October to make these dumplings, often filled with potatoes, cheese, or fruit.
A. Pierogi
B. Ravioli
C. Empanadas
D. Baozi
A. Pierogi
This festival in Germany runs from late September into October and is famous for beer, food, and music.
Oktoberfest
This flower is considered the official flower for October.
Marigold
On Spirit Day, observed on October 19 to stand against bullying, especially of LGBTQ+ youth, people wear this color.
Purple
Oktoberfest in Germany is famous for serving this kind of sausage.
Bratwurst
This major Hindu festival sometimes falls in October and is known as the Festival of Lights.
Diwali
The origins of Halloween trace back to this ancient Celtic festival, celebrated to mark the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
Samhain
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October, this internationally recognized blue and white symbol represents accessibility and is often found on parking spaces and building entrances.
International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol)
During Italian-American Heritage Month in October, this hearty rice dish with mushrooms is a seasonal favorite in Northern Italy.
A. Polenta
B. Lasagna
C. Mushroom risotto
D. Gnocchi
C. Mushroom risotto
This Jewish harvest festival, sometimes in October, is also known as the Festival of Booths.
Sukkot (soo-KOHT)