September Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts! A Fun Autumn Quiz for Kids

15 pieces

It is traditionally said that fifteen dumplings are offered for the Harvest Moon (Chushu no Meigetsu). This custom is linked to the fifteenth night of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, and on that night people stack fifteen dumplings in a mound as an offering while appreciating the full moon and giving thanks for the harvest. The number may vary by region, but fifteen is the most widely known.

burr

The spiky outer husk of a chestnut is called an “iga.” Inside the iga is the chestnut nut, enclosed in a hard outer shell called onikawa, where it’s well protected as it grows. In autumn, chestnuts are enjoyed as a seasonal delicacy, often cooked into dishes like chestnut rice and served at the table.

Harvest Moon

The full moon in September is called the “Harvest Moon.” Harvest means “gathering crops,” and it was named this because it coincides with the harvest season. The name shows how closely it was tied to people’s lives—for example, the bright moonlight during this time of year, when nights start to grow longer, helped with farm work.

Pacific saury

Pacific saury, now popular as a taste of autumn, was not very well liked in the Edo period. People in Edo at the time disliked its greasiness and distinctive odor, and because it was considered an inexpensive fish eaten by commoners, it is said to have been unpopular.

Apple

There’s a saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and apples are known as a very healthy fruit. They’re rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, and they’re in season in autumn. With their crisp texture, they’re delicious eaten raw or used in treats like apple pie.

ohagi (sweet rice balls coated with red bean paste)

On the Autumnal Equinox, there is a custom of eating ohagi (sweet rice cakes). They are made from the same ingredients as botamochi eaten on the Vernal Equinox, but the name changes based on the season’s flowers. The ohagi eaten during the autumn Higan period are named after the bush clover (hagi) that blooms in autumn, hence the name “ohagi.”

Vitamin C

Persimmons contain a lot of vitamin C. Just one persimmon can provide almost the entire daily requirement of vitamin C. They even have more than mandarins, making them useful for preventing colds and caring for your skin. Let’s get plenty of vitamin C and build a healthy body.

pomegranate

Pomegranates are a fruit that come into season in autumn, filled tightly with bright red arils. Each tiny seed is juicy, and their appearance is as beautiful as gemstones. When you pop them into your mouth, sweet-and-tart juice spreads out, letting you enjoy their distinctive flavor. They’re also delicious in juices and jams, or as a salad topping.

approximately 4.5 cm in diameter

The traditional size of tsukimi dango is said to be about 4.5 centimeters in diameter, which equals one sun and five bu. This “one sun, five bu” is a play on words with “Jugoya” (the fifteenth night) and is considered auspicious. If you want to honor the origins and traditions of the festival, it’s recommended to make them in this size.

Color television broadcasting

September 10, 1960, marks the day when full-scale color television broadcasting began in Japan. Until then, black-and-white broadcasts were the norm, but this day sparked a major shift into the era of color TV. As color television spread, people could enjoy TV programs and sports broadcasts with greater realism, significantly changing daily life and the way people enjoyed entertainment.