Fall History and Traditions
In the fall, what beautiful holiday do we celebrate by gathering around a big table with family to eat turkey and pie?
Thanksgiving
Chubby Checker had the entire country hitting the dance floor in 1960 with a massive dance craze. What was the name of this hip-swiveling dance?
A) The Twist
B) The Mashed Potato
C) The Swim
Answer: A) The Twist
The squeaky (blank) gets the grease
The squeaky WHEEL gets the grease
The 3 Canadian territories are...
Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Who sang this song?
Elvis Presley.
BONUS: What is the name of this song?
What warm, spiced beverage made from pressed apples is a favorite treat to drink on a crisp autumn day?
A) Apple cider
B) Hot chocolate
C) Lemonade
Answer: A) Apple cider
In 1961, Ben E. King recorded a beautiful, soulful anthem about friendship and loyalty that features the famous line, "No, I won't be afraid, oh, I won't be afraid, just as long as you..."
A) "Stand by Me"
B) "Walk on By"
C) "Lean on Me"
Answer: A) "Stand by Me"
Don't take any wooden NICKLES
The animal on the Canadian Nickle is the..
Beaver
Name that Tune!
Featured in the Movie Rocky and released in 1982.
Eye of the Tiger
Which popular baking spice, often paired with nutmeg and cloves, gives pumpkin pie its signature autumn flavor?
A) Cinnamon
B) Black pepper
C) Mint
Answer: A) Cinnamon
In 1956, Fats Domino scored a massive hit singing about a famous hill where he found his thrill. What fruit is in the title of this classic song?
A) Blueberry ("Blueberry Hill")
B) Cherry ("Cherry Pink")
C) Apple ("Apple Blossom White")
Answer: A) Blueberry ("Blueberry Hill")
You'll catch more flies with (blank) than vinegar
You'll catch more flies with HONEY than vinegar
The animal on the Canadian Quarter is the...
Caribou (or deer)
Which movie is this iconic song from?
Footloose
Before pumpkins became the standard, what vegetable did people in Ireland and Scotland traditionally carve into jack-o'-lanterns?
A) Turnips
B) Potatoes
C) Beets
Answer: A) Turnips (They switched to pumpkins after immigrating to North America, where pumpkins were much larger and easier to carve).
Which legendary singer famously crooned about autumn romance in the classic song "Autumn Leaves"?
A) Frank Sinatra
B) Elvis Presley
C) Johnny Cash
Answer: A) Frank Sinatra
Make HAY while the sun shines
Which Canadian city experiences the most drastic, sudden temperature shifts in the winter due to weather fronts called "Chinook winds"?
Calgary, Alberta
Name that tune!
Time of my Life
BONUS: Which movie is this song from?
The famous German autumn festival, Oktoberfest, originally began in 1810 to celebrate what historical event?
A) The end of the grape harvest
B) A royal wedding
C) The signing of a peace treaty
Answer: B) A royal wedding (It began as a horse race to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese).
In 1958, a famous vocal group called The Platters had a massive #1 hit about autumn heartbreak and romance. What was the name of this classic song?
A) "Twilight Time"
B) "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
C) "Autumn Leaves"
Answer: B) "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
A stitch in time saves...
A stitch in time saves NINE
What iconic outdoor clothing and gear store is famous for its bright green logo and was founded in Vancouver in 1971?
A) MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op)
B) Canadian Tire
C) Hudson's Bay
A) MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op)
Which movie is this iconic track titled "I Got Chills" from?
(HINT: Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton)