True or False: Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada and the US but in different months.
True
Which state in the U.S.A. produces the most pumpkins? Illinois, Georgia or Washington
Illinois
A movie that is about magic wizards falls under which genre?
Fantasy
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pumpkin
Name the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every fall.
Diwali
name 3 fall flavors
pump spice, cinnamon, nutmeg
What is a Jack-O' Lantern?
Carved Pumpkin
Can you name the colors of candy corn from the top to the bottom?
The colors of candy corn from the top to the bottom are white, yellow, and orange.
Name two holidays in the fall
Thanksgiving, Veteran's day, Col.day
How many pieces of candy does the average household give to each trick or treater on Halloween?
The average household gives two pieces of candy to each trick or treater on Halloween.
Name one sport whose season is in the Fall
football
Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made? Pumpkins, turnips or potatoes?
Turnips
What are the causes of Fall colors?
By the amount of sugar in leaves. 13. How the color controls the Fall The redder the leaf, the more sugar that leaf is storing. That is why Maple trees are so
Name two traditional Thanksgiving dishes
turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing
What spices make up pumpkin spice?
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, cloves, and dry ginger-- It does not contain pumpkin at all
The Macy's Day parade is a famous parade that falls on which holiday?
Thanksgiving
What is Dia de los Muertos?
The Day of the Dead
Sherlock Holmes, a fictional detective would fall under which genre?
Mystery
Why were Jack-O-Lanterns introduced?
Jack-O-Lanterns were introduced to scare off evil spirits during Halloween.
Which famous author is known as the modern king of horror?
Stephen King
Which of the following facts is NOT true about autumn? A. Temperatures begin to decrease B. Days start to get shorter C. Winds start to blow more frequently
C
What is Sci-fi?
science fiction
Is pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What city did the Redskins play in before they move to Washington?
Boston
Name 5 orange foods other than an orange.
pumpkin, mac and cheese, cheese, squash, carrots
What happens when the northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun?
It gets colder
What is a leaf-peeper?
Someone who goes to look at the color changing leaves
Which species of butterfly migrates from North America to the West or South during autumn? A. Monarch B. Orange-tip C. Painted lady
Monarch
Name four costumes a 5-8 year old would dress up as for Halloween.
butterfly...
Chicken Feed was the name for which original halloween candy?
candy corn
Name two type of trees that have leaves
Maple, Birch
Which team has the most Super Bowl appearances?
N.E Patriots
Why was the full moon important to the farmers?
more time to collect their harvest
After fall comes which season?
Winter
What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?
It is thought to be the spirit of a loved one watching over the person who finds the spider.
Name the most common fall season harvest?
Apples and Pumpkins
North Americans can experience autumn at which time of the year?
September- December
Which team is the only non-profit and community-owned in the NFL?
Packers
Which famous Halloween movie was just remade and filmed right in Newport RI?
Hocus Pocus
Name two snacks/meals that people enjoy during football games/season
wings, chips, salsa, burgers
How is the mystery flavored Dum-Dum lollipop made?
The leftover candy at the end of a production run for Dum-Dums is mixed to make the mystery flavor.
Halloween is the second busiest holiday after which one?
Christmas
How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?
A whopping 35 million pounds of candy corn is made every year—amounting to about 9 billion pieces.