Across
- 2. An unseasonably warm spell of weather that happens during autumn
- 4. What nut do squirrels collect during the fall?
- 12. What fall flower comes in colors like yellow, red and purple and is often called a “mum”?
- 13. In Ireland, people originally carved _______ before switching to pumpkins in North America
- 16. Which bird is traditionally served at Thanksgiving dinner?
- 17. Which holiday is celebrated on October 31?
- 18. What color are pumpkins most commonly?
- 20. What sport begins its regular season in September and ends with the Super Bowl?
- 22. Pumpkins are actually______
- 24. Oktoberfest originally started in which European city?
- 25. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is primarily celebrated in which country?
- 26. Alternative name
- 28. According to Greek mythology, the seasons change because which goddess spends half the year in the Underworld?
Down
- 1. Which season comes after fall?
- 3. The full moon that appears closest to the autumnal equinox.
- 5. What creepy creature spins webs and is a popular Halloween decoration?
- 6. What fruit is traditionally used for bobbing games at fall festivals?
- 7. What crop is traditionally harvested in a “maze” for kids to run through?
- 8. Which spooky monster is wrapped in bandages?
- 9. What stuffed figure is put in fields to keep birds away from crops?
- 10. Which month comes first in the fall season?
- 11. What is the name of the Jewish harvest festival celebrated in autumn?
- 14. What ancient Celtic festival is considered the origin of Halloween?
- 15. What flying mammal is often associated with vampires and Halloween?
- 16. What U.S. holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
- 19. _______ grows the most pumpkins in the United States
- 21. What do bears do when fall ends and winter begins?
- 23. What object do witches historically ride to fly?
- 27. What is the birthstone for October?