[For Seniors] Let's have fun with an autumn-themed quiz!

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

Autumn is the season when the scorching, sunny days gradually start to cool down.

As autumn deepens, we often think of things like “autumn for eating,” “autumn for reading,” and “autumn for sports.”

We’d love for older adults to experience the feeling of autumn, too.

So this time, we’re introducing “Quizzes About Autumn for Seniors!”

Through conversations that capture the season, you can build seasonal awareness.

We’ve gathered many quizzes on familiar autumn themes, making them easy for seniors to try.

Please enjoy giving them a try!

[For Seniors] Let’s Have Fun with Autumn-Themed Quizzes! (11–20)

What is the reason ginkgo trees are often planted as street trees?

In many towns, roadside trees are planted, adding color to the scenery.

Let’s focus on the ginkgo trees we often see among these street trees: why are they so commonly planted? The leaves, which can be a bit of a nuisance at certain times of year, offer a big hint.

By considering their thick leaves, we can infer the tree’s characteristics.

The answer is that ginkgo trees are highly resilient and hard to burn.

They grow robustly even in urban environments and, in emergencies, provide safety benefits, which is why they are favored as street trees.

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In Ireland, there is a tradition of drinking a beverage called “Lambs wool” on Halloween. What fruit is it made from?

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Apple

Ireland is known as the birthplace of Halloween, and there, a traditional drink called lambswool made with apples has long been enjoyed. It’s a beverage based on cider—beer made from apples—crafted so that even those who aren’t fond of alcohol can enjoy it easily.

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What is the fruit that is said to let you divine your future spouse on Halloween night?

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Apple

There’s a type of fortune-telling linked to the classic Halloween game of apple bobbing: you peel the apple you’ve caught into one long strip, twist it three times from east to west, and toss it over your shoulder. If the peel on the floor resembles a letter of the alphabet, that letter is said to be the initial of your future spouse. This custom is said to come from the Celtic people, where Halloween originated.

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On Halloween in Ireland, people eat “barmbrack.” What is baked into this bread?

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Dried fruit

Barmbrack is a traditional Halloween dish eaten in Ireland. The custom of eating barmbrack dates back to ancient Celtic times, and it is typically served after a meal. Its hallmark is the dried fruit scattered throughout the loaf, giving it a speckled appearance.

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Which people’s festival served as the origin of Halloween?

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Celtic peoples

The origin of Halloween is a festival called “Samhain” that was celebrated by the Celts who lived in ancient Europe. This festival marked the autumn harvest, and it was believed that the spirits of ancestors and evil spirits would come into this world. Over time, this custom became intertwined with Christianity, and it is thought to have led to what we now know as Halloween.

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