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Falling Leaves 🍂 (Q1–5)

Q1: What date marks the autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, give or take a day? 22–23 September 🍁 see TimeandDate.com

Q2: Which autumn holiday is often nicknamed “All Hallows’ Eve,” when spooky vibes are everywhere? Halloween 🎃👻 see Britannica explanation

Q3: Which small woodland creature is busy collecting and storing acorns during autumn to prepare for winter? Squirrel 🐿️

Q4: I’ve always loved bramble-picking, sticky fingers and all! Which dark purple fruit is traditionally picked in Irish hedgerows in autumn to make jam (and maybe a cheeky snack along the way)? Blackberries 🍇

Q5: Conkers come from which type of tree, perfect for playground battles on crisp autumn days? Horse chestnut 🌰

You’re rustling through nicely, let’s get deeper into the harvest pile 🌾.

Harvest Time 🌾 (Q6–13)

Q6: As a child, we’d try to catch falling leaves, according to folklore, what does it mean if you catch one? Good luck for the year

Q7: What’s the name of the full moon closest to the autumn equinox? Harvest Moon 🌕 see TimeandDate.com explanation

Q8: In autumn, the hedgehog hunkers down after feasting in the hedgerows. What are the sharp spines on its back called? Quills 🦔

Q9: What’s the Irish name for Halloween, rooted in Celtic festival tradition? Samhain

Q10: The Oktoberfest in Munich actually begins in which month? September 🍻

Q11: In Japan, the autumn tradition of kōyō, 紅葉 celebrates what? Colourful autumn leaves 🍁 (similar to cherry blossom viewing in spring) see Japan Travel

Q12: In the U.S., the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween originally used which root vegetable? Turnip 🎃 see Britannica.com

Q13: The Celtic festival of Samhain marked the start of the “dark half” of the year. Which “light half” festival balanced it in spring? Bealtaine (or Beltane)

Harvest gathered? Time to step into the folklore shadows… 🌑

Chill in the Air 🌬️ (Q14–19)

Q14: Which soft brownish-orange colour is reminiscent of autumn leaves and shared by a certain nocturnal bird? Tawny 🍂🦉, See list - Colours by Season (Quiz-Worthy Edition)

Q15: Which U.S. state, nicknamed “The Land of Enchantment,” hosts a famous autumn Balloon Fiesta? New Mexico 🎈

Q16: During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, which sweet treat is traditionally shared among family while admiring the full moon? Mooncakes 🌕🥮

Q17: I’m sure you’ve spotted the spectacular “murmurations” on hushed autumn evenings. But, which bird forms them before heading south for winter? Starling 🐦

Q18: In Mexico, which colourful festival on 1–2 November honours ancestors with decorated altars, marigolds, candles, sugar skulls, and lively parades? Día de los Muertos 💀🌼 see Britannica

Q19: In Greece, which goddess of the harvest was celebrated in autumn festivals to ensure a bountiful crop? Demeter 🌿🍇 – the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture. see Wikipedia entry on Demeter

One more, the big cruncher.

Dynamite Question 🌶️

Q20: No hints. No mercy. In Norse mythology, which mighty tree is said to shed its golden leaves in autumn, symbolising the cycle of life and death? Yggdrasil 🌳✨ a sacred ash tree at the centre of the Norse universe. see Wikipedia entry on Yggdrasil

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