Ah, autumn! It’s a time when summer takes your leave and winter is knocking at your door.
Falling leaves and changing colors are the primary signs that autumn has arrived. But there are some more interesting facts about autumn like equinox, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. How well you know about the autumn season will be tested in this quiz.
From fall celebrations to pop culture and pumpkin facts, here’s a list of the most interesting autumn trivia questions. Gather your friends and enjoy a fun quiz with an Autumn theme!
Autumn Trivia Questions for Kids
Q: What is the term for the season between summer and winter?
A: Autumn.
Q: When does autumn typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
A: September to November.
Q: What’s another name for autumn in North America?
A: Fall.
Q: What do deciduous trees do in autumn with their leaves?
A: Shed them.
Q: What fruit is often associated with autumn and used for pie-making?
A: Apples.
Q: What holiday in the U.S. marks the start of the holiday season?
A: Thanksgiving.
Q: What celestial event marks autumn’s start in the Northern Hemisphere?
A: The autumnal equinox.
Q: What hot beverage made from apples and spices is enjoyed in autumn?
A: Apple cider.
Q: In the Southern Hemisphere, when does autumn occur?
A: March to May.
Q: What famous German beer celebration happens in autumn?
A: Oktoberfest.
Q: Which poet wrote “Nothing gold can stay,” about autumn’s fleeting beauty?
A: Robert Frost.
Q: What’s the name for the full moon closest to Earth, often linked to autumn’s harvest?
A: Harvest moon.
Q: What’s the practice of collecting fallen leaves for crafts or decorations?
A: Leaf peeping.
Q: In Japan, what’s the term for viewing autumn leaves, similar to cherry blossoms in spring?
A: Momijigari.
Q: What’s the term for planting trees to celebrate Arbor Day?
A: Tree-planting ceremony.
Q: Which Shakespeare play has the line, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” about changing seasons?
A: “Sonnet 18.”
Q: What’s the process of preserving leaves to maintain their color for decorations?
A: Leaf glycerinization.
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A: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Q: Which spice, often linked to autumn, is used in pumpkin pie and desserts?
A: Cinnamon.
Q: In Greek mythology, which goddess is tied to changing seasons and descending into the underworld in autumn?
A: Persephone.
Q: What’s the tradition of carving faces into pumpkins for Halloween?
A: Jack-o’-lantern carving.
Q: What’s the holiday celebrated on October 31st in the U.S. for costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations?
A: Halloween.
Q: Which famous actor played Wolverine in the X-Men film series?
A: Hugh Jackman.
Q: What’s the term for children going door-to-door in costumes asking for candy on Halloween?
A: Trick-or-treating.
Q: What holiday honors military veterans for their service on November 11th in the U.S.?
A: Veterans Day.
Q: What’s the celebration of the fall harvest in Jewish tradition with special meals and blessings?
A: Sukkot.
Q: What’s the term for collecting and storing crops during autumn for winter use?
A: Harvesting.
Q: In ancient Roman tradition, what festival celebrated the harvest season with feasting and role reversal?
A: Saturnalia.
Q: What’s the celebration of the fall harvest in Jewish tradition with special meals and blessings?
A: Sukkot.
Q: What’s the term for collecting and displaying colorful leaves and autumn materials in art and crafts projects?
A: Seasonal artistry.
Q: In ancient Celtic tradition, what marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, often celebrated on October 31st?
A: Samhain.
Q: What’s the term for collecting and drying flowers, leaves, and natural materials for crafts and decoration?
A: Pressed flower art.
Q: What’s the tradition of sharing ghost tales during autumn, often around a campfire?
A: Storytelling.
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A: Clocks set back by one hour.
Q: Which author wrote “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” featuring Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman?
A: Washington Irving.
Q: What’s the term for the phenomenon where migratory birds travel to warmer climates during autumn?
A: Bird migration.
Q: Which holiday in the U.S. is celebrated on the last Thursday of November with a festive meal?
A: Thanksgiving Day.
As we wrap up our stroll through the golden and crimson world of Autumn trivia questions, remember that this season is a beautiful reminder of the beauty in change, in letting go, and in embracing the warmth of cozy moments.
Keep savoring the pumpkin spice, keep reveling in the crisp air, and may your autumns be forever filled with the joy of nature’s kaleidoscope! 🎃📖
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