Candy
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Traditions
Around the World
100

What candy is made up of these three colors: white, yellow, and orange? 

Candy Corn

100

What monster is known for being wrapped in strips of white cloth? 

A mummy

100

On what date is Halloween celebrated each year?

October 31st

100

What do children usually say when they arrive to someone’s house for candy? 

Trick-or-treat!

100

Is Halloween only celebrated in the United States?

No, there are variations of it around the world

200

What candy is named after a galaxy?

Milky Way

200

What monster is known for having bolts in its neck? 

Frankenstein

200

In which country did trick-or-treating become popular in the 20th century? 

The United States

200

What two colors are commonly associated with Halloween? 

Black and orange 

200

What Mexican celebration honors deceased loved ones around November 1 and 2?

Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead 

300

What candy is known for the slogan “First they’re sour, then they’re sweet?”

Sour Patch Kids

300

When does a werewolf transform? 

During a night with a full moon

300

What is the name of the season when farmers gather ripe crops?

Harvest Season

300

What is the name of a sweet treat made by heating sugar until it turns golden brown and coating apples with it?

Caramel

300

In Mexico, families may build a special altar decorated with photos, flowers, and favorite foods to remember loved ones. What is this altar called?

An ofrenda

400

What gives most chocolate its characteristic flavor and comes from a seed from a tropical tree?

Cacao or Cocoa

400

What is one traditional way to protect yourself from vampires? 

Garlic, a wooden stake, a crucifix, or not giving them an invitation to enter your home 

400

What does the name Halloween come from? 

All Hallow’s Eve

400

Long ago, people sometimes wore disguises on Halloween to avoid being recognized by what? 

Spirits

400

What is the name of the festival of lights that is celebrated by many Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists, often with lamps and colorful decorations?

Diwali 

500

Which candy company makes Kit Kats?

The Hershey Company

500

What is the name of a ghost that can move objects?

A poltergeist

500

What country did Halloween originate from? 

Ireland

500

Before pumpkins were popular, what vegetable was usually carved into lanterns?  

Turnips

500

This holiday on November 1 honors saints and is observed in many Christian communities. What is this day called? 

All Saints’ Day

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