History of Holloween
Witches
Pumpkins
Halloween Franchise
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100
What does "Halloween" stand for
What is "All Hallows Eve"
100
Witches are described as using this item for transportation?
What is a broom
100
What country is first associated with the discovery of the Pumpkin?
What is the U.S (North America)
100
Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with what being the first?
What is Christmas
100
41% of parents admit they secretly do this each Halloween
What is Sneak Candy
200
What were the three primary religions that observed Halloween? Hint: Each begin with the below letters. (R. C.) (E.) (L.)
What is Roman Catholics, Episcopalians and Lutherians.
200
What animal is most associated with Witches?
What is Black Cat
200
What was used as a Jack-O-Lantern prior to the discovery of Pumpkins?
What is Turnips and Beats
200
In what country do Halloween sales average 2 billion dollars annually
What is The United States
200
30% of kids report they do this when returning back from Trick or Treating. (Hint: does not involve eating)
What is Sort their candy
300
This holiday was originally observed on what day (Hint: between the middle and end of the shortest month of the year)
What is February 21st
300
Being born with one of these "_____" would often bring accusations of being a Witch?
What is a Birth Mark
300
What are two of the four colors that a pumpkin comes in?
What is Orange, White, Blue, and Green.
300
What is the most popular candy bar for Trick or Treaters?
What is Snickers
300
More than 90% of US children do this each Halloween?
What is Go trick or Treating.
400
What three original countries celebrated Samhain (Halloween?)
What is Scotland, Wales, Ireland
400
The word Witch comes from what old Saxon word.
What is wica
400
According to folklore, the jack-o-lantern got his name from a man named?
What is Jack
400
What population (group of people) is believed to be responsible for Trick or Treating?
What is the Irish
400
This common Halloween item generally weighs 15 - 30 pounds
What is a Pumpkin
500
More than 93% children, under the age of 12, will do this during Halloween.
What is: Go trick or treating
500
This term "____" has been used to refer to any chain reaction of unfounded accusations. What is the term?
What is Witch Hunt
500
What was the purpose of carving a Jack-O-Lantern?
What is: To keep the spirits/ghosts away.
500
The ancient celts started doing this "_____" to protect themselves on Halloween from the spirits and ghosts. What did they do?
What is wearing masks and costumes.
500
There are currently 1,700 of these that have featured vampires as the leading role.
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