Fall

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Across
  1. 3. This popular candy was originally called chicken feed to help market it to children in rural communities
  2. 5. This annual festival has only been cancelled 26 times within its 200+ year history
  3. 7. at one point, the date of this holiday was moved to help bolster the economy during The Great Depression
  4. 8. These insects are known for completing one of the longest insect migrations on Earth every fall
  5. 11. McCormick and company introduced this spice blend in 1934 but its use can be traced back to cookbooks as early as 1798
  6. 12. Once Chlorophyll production stops in leaves this substace gives the leaves their yellow, red and brown hues
  7. 13. While this fruit is widely popular in the U.S. today, every single tree in North America had to come from overseas
  8. 14. The full moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox and is known historically for aiding farmers
Down
  1. 1. A popular fall staple that is technically a fruit
  2. 2. This popular sport was used to boost morale during World War II
  3. 4. This well-known game was originally used to determine "future couplings' in 14th century U.K.
  4. 6. This family attraction was first created in Annville, Pennsylvania, in 1993
  5. 9. This flower originated in China over 3,000 years ago and was prized for its beauty and purported medicinal benefits
  6. 10. In mythology, this goddess' disapearence triggers the start of fall