Halloween Words (easy)
What does the word “ghost” mean?
A spirit of a dead person.
When is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st.
This 1993 Disney film features three witch sisters resurrected in Salem on Halloween night.
Hocus Pocus. (Hokus pokus).
I wear a white sheet and say “boo.”
Ghost
I wear a black cape and have fangs.
Vampire.
What is the name of the town where Stranger Things takes place?
Hawkins.
Which two colors are traditionally associated with Halloween decorations and symbolism?
Black and orange.
What’s the difference between “witch” and “wizard”?
A witch is usually female, a wizard is usually male; both use magic.
What country is Halloween most popular in?
The United States.
A masked killer named Michael Myers returns home on Halloween night in this 1978 horror classic.
Halloween/Halloween
I fly on a broom and wear a pointy hat.
Witch.
I’m wrapped in bandages from head to toe.
Mummy.
What food does Eleven love the most?
Waffles.
What is the name of the Halloween tradition where children go door to door asking for sweets?
Trick or treat – koledu nebo něco provedu
What does “spooky” describe?
Something scary or eerie.
What is the origin of Halloween?
It comes from the Celtic festival Samhain.
A boy discovers his dog has come back to life in this Tim Burton animated film.
Frankenweenie/Frankenweenie: Domácí mazlíček
I sleep in a coffin and hate sunlight.
Vampire.
I wear a mask and chase people in horror movies.
Slasher villain.
What is the Upside Down?
A parallel dimension.
What is the original name for Halloween, celebrated on the evening before All Saints’ Day?
All Hallows’ Eve / Předvečer všech svatých
What does “haunted” mean in the phrase “haunted house”?
A place believed to be visited by ghosts.
What is the meaning of “All Hallows’ Eve”?
The evening before All Saints’ Day.
This stop-motion film features Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town.
The Nightmare Before Christmas/Ukradené Vánoce Tima Burtona
I howl at the moon and grow fur.
Werewolf.
I have green skin and bolts in my neck.
Frankenstein’s monster.
What is the name of the mall introduced in Season 3?
Starcourt Mall
What does it traditionally mean if you see a spider on Halloween night?
It’s believed to be a sign that a loved one’s spirit is watching over you.
What is a “pumpkin” used for during Halloween?
It’s carved into jack-o’-lanterns.
Why do people carve pumpkins?
To scare away spirits and for decoration.
A group of teenagers are hunted after receiving mysterious phone calls in this 1996 slasher film.
Scream/Vřískot
I’m made of stitched body parts and walk slowly.
Frankenstein’s monster.
I’m a skeleton that dances.
Dancing skeleton.
What song helps Max escape the Mind Flayer’s control in Season 4?
“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush
Which traditional Halloween game involves trying to catch floating fruit with your mouth, often played at parties?
Bobbing for apples
What’s the meaning of “macabre”?
Disturbing and related to death or horror.
Compare Halloween with Czech Dušičky.
Halloween is fun and spooky; Dušičky is solemn and honors the dead.
In this psychological horror film, a boy claims he can see dead people.
The Sixth Sense/Šestý smysl
I’m invisible but wear clothes to be seen.
Invisible man.
I’m a famous horror clown.
Pennywise.
What is the real name of the character known as “Vecna”?
Henry Creel.
Which two Christian holidays are closely connected to Halloween and are celebrated on November 1st and 2nd?
All Hallows’ Day and All Souls’ Day