Halloween vocabulary
What do witches fly on?
A broom
When do people celebrate Halloween?
On October 31st
This furry animal is said to bring bad luck
A black cat
What famous vampire was written by an Irish author?
Dracula
They’re creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky… and they love living in a haunted mansion together as a family
The Addams Family
What do ghosts say?
Boo!
What country is Halloween originally from?
Ireland
This creature drinks blood
A vampire
What’s the name of an Irish fairy that can be dangerous?
A banshee
A terrifying clown named Pennywise lives in the sewers and hunts children in a small town.
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What do people carve to make Jack-o'-lanterns?
A pumpkin
What do people light to scare away spirits?
A bonfire or candle
This one turns into a wolf under the full moon
A werewolf
Who's the author of Dracula?
Bram Stoker
When there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?
Ghostbusters
What do people wear to hide their faces?
A mask
Why did people dress up in the past?
To confuse or scare evil spirits
It's a living dead person
A zombie
Name another vampire story
Carmilla
A white-masked killer calls teenagers before attacking them — and everyone in town could be the next victim.
Scream
What do children say to get sweets?
Trick or treats!
What was Halloween's old name?
Samhain
The loch ness is one of them
What do Irish people light instead of pumpkins in the past? (hint: it's a vegetable)
Turnips
Three kids discover that a scary old house in their neighbourhood is actually alive! (Hint: it's an animated film)
Monster House