Halloween History
Which date is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31st.
What do children usually say when they knock on doors at Halloween?
Trick or treat!
What is the name of a young girl who drowned in a well which appears in the moie The Ring.
Samara
What do we call a carved pumpkin with a face and a light inside?
A jack-o'-lantern.
What two colours are most commonly associated with Halloween?
Orange and black.
What was the ancient Celtic festival associated with Halloween called?
Samhain
What baked treats were given to poor people in medieval Britain?
Soul cakes.
What is the name of the clown in Stephen King's IT?
Pennywise
What does a witch traditionally ride to fly through the air?
A broomstick.
What is the name of the legendary Irish character connected with jack-o'-lanterns?
Stingy Jack.
What two seasons did Samhain mark the transition between?
Summer and winter.
What did people traditionally offer in return for soul cakes?
Prayers for the dead.
What's the name of a scary doll that was investigated by Ed and Lorrain Warren?
Annabelle
What is the name of the box in which a vampire traditionally sleeps?
A coffin.
What supernatural creature is said to transform during a full moon?
Werewolf
Why did the Celts wear masks and costumes?
To disguise themselves from harmful spirits
Which two immigrant groups helped popularise Halloween customs in America?
Irish and Scottish immigrants.
Which 2023 horror movie features a security guard working the night shift at a restaurant filled with dangerous animatronic characters?
Five Nights at Freddy's.
What is the name of a human body that consists only of bones?
Skeleton
What is the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia.
What was the original name of the evening that became Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve.
What kind of behaviour was common during early American Halloween celebrations?
Pranks and vandalism.
In which 2018 horror movie must a family stay completely silent to avoid deadly creatures that hunt by sound?
A Quiet Place.
What do we call the board with Alphabet used to communicate with ghosts?
Ouija board
What vegetable did Irish and Scottish people carve before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips.