Halloween History
Halloween originated from which ancient Celtic festival?
Samhain
What creature transforms during a full moon?
A werewolf
What film series features a killer named Michael Myers?
Halloween
What adjective means “full of ghosts or spirits”?
Haunted
What do children traditionally say when asking for candy?
Trick or treat
What date is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31st
Who is the vampire count created by Bram Stoker?
Count Dracula
Which Netflix show features a psychic girl named Eleven?
Stranger Things
What does “eerie” mean?
Strange and frightening
What do people bob for at Halloween parties?
apples
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What does a zombie traditionally crave?
Human brains (or flesh)
Who directed the horror classic Psycho?
Alfred Hitchcock
What’s a synonym for “supernatural”?
Otherworldly / paranormal
In Mexico, what holiday honors deceased loved ones around the same time as Halloween?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What did people originally use instead of pumpkins to make Jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnips
What creature is said to rise from the grave wrapped in bandages?
A mummy
What 2017 film features a terrifying clown named Pennywise?
It
What noun describes a magical spell or charm?
Incantation (varázsige)
What color pair is most associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
What does the word “Halloween” originally mean or come from?
“All Hallows’ Eve,” the evening before All Saints’ Day
Which mythological horseman is missing one of his bodypart?
The Headless Horseman
Which horror author wrote The Shining and Pet Sematary?
Stephen King
What adjective describes something causing a feeling of fear and disgust?
Macabre (kísérteties, hátborzongató)
What item is often used to predict the future on Halloween night in old Celtic traditions?
A mirror or apple peel