Puzzles & Games

Allergicos! Turn the page for our bumper set of autumnal puzzles! As well as our traditional Pigpen Cypher, we've got our Big Quiz.

Enjoy!

THE BIG QUIZ

This season's quiz is all about autumnal world festivals. See how much you know about the season!

1. In Mexico during Dios De Los Muertos, people make special skull decorations, but what do they make them out of?

A: Cinnamon powder and water

B: Sugar

C: Leftover tortilla dough

2. What is the Hindu festival of Diwali also known as?

A: The Festival of the Dead

B: The Festival of a Thousand Sweets

C: The Festival of Lights

3. What are these sweet treats which are made during the South-East Asian Mid-Autumn Festival called?

A: Mooncakes

B: Starcakes

C: Suncakes

4. In which country did the tradition of making Jack O'Lanterns at Halloween start?

A: Wales

B: USA

C: Ireland

D: Scotland

5. The festival of Loy Krathong is celebrated by Thai communities around the world, but what is a Krathong?

A: White Lotus Flower

B: Celebration cake

C: A container made with leaves

D: The Thai word for the moon

6. When were the delicious campfire treat S'mores first invented?

A: 19th Century

B: 21st Century

C: 18th Century

D: 14th Century

7. How many pints are traditionally in a standard German Beer Stein?

A: 4 pints

B: 1 1/2 pints

C: 2 pints

D: 1/2 pint

8. Which of these words is not a name for Chestnuts in a different language?

A: Châtaignes

B: Castagne

C: Castell-nedd

D: Cnau castan

9. Which of these fruits are not harvested in the autumn?

A: Damsons

B: Elderberries

C: Blackberries

D: Apples

PIGPEN CIPHER

Our pigpen cipher is back! See if you can crack this autumn-themed puzzle, good luck!

The Anagram Challenge

We've created some seasonal anagrams for you, see if you can unscramble them!

1. ETCH STUNS

2. MUDDLER LICE

3. FORKS BET TOE

4. MINK PUP

5. FIGHTER BIN NO

6. MOSS AND

ANSWERS

BIG QUIZ:

1. B - the skulls are then painted with colourful patterns.

2. C - it commemorates the victory of light over darkness.

3. A - they consist of a thick pastry outer layer which is usually decorated and a denser sweet inner layer.

4. C - There are many stories of why the Jack O'Lantern came about, but they've all got their origin in Ireland.

5. C - they are commonly made to hold small quantities of food but during Loy Krathong, they can contain incense and coins for good luck.

6. A - whilst they appeared officially in recipe books in the early 20th century, they are said to have originated in the 19th century.

7. C - Traditionally there are two pints in a Stein.

8. C - Castell-Nedd is actually the Welsh name for the town of Neath.

9. B - they're usually harvested in midsummer.

PIGPEN CIPHER:

"Did you know in the United Kingdom, people celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on the 5th of November?"

ANAGRAM CHALLENGE

1. Chestnuts

2. Mulled Cider

3. Oktoberfest

4. Pumpkin

5. Bonfire Night

6. Damsons