Halloween & Its Traditions
What vegetable was traditionally carved in Ireland and Scotland before pumpkins became popular for Halloween lanterns?
A turnip
What is the name of the girl with psychic powers in Stranger Things?
Eleven
Which creature is traditionally said to transform into a bat or drink human blood?
Vampire
What is the name for the tiny bumps that appear on your skin when you are cold or frightened?
Goosebumps
Complete the expression: “Scared ___ of your wits.”
out
What is the name of the traditional activity where children go from house to house asking for sweets?
Trick-or-treating
In Wednesday, what is the name of Wednesday Addams’ disembodied hand companion?
Thing
What creature is said to transform from a human into a wolf during a full moon?
Werewolf
True or false: bats are blind.
False — many bats can see, and some also use echolocation
What word describes the sound of a person walking slowly and heavily, often heard in horror films?
A stomp (or stomping)
Which ancient Celtic festival is often associated with the origins of Halloween?
Samhain
In the Harry Potter series, what kind of creature is Dobby?
A house-elf
According to folklore, which supernatural creature is said to grant three wishes when summoned from a lamp?
A genie
What is the body's automatic fight-or-flight response designed to help us do?
React to danger, either by confronting it or escaping
Complete the expression: “To make your blood ___.”
Run cold
What does the word Halloween originally come from?
All Hallows’ Eve, the evening before All Saints’ Day
In the film IT, what form does the terrifying creature most famously take?
Pennywise, the dancing clown
According to folklore, what must a vampire traditionally be invited to do before entering someone's home?
Enter the home.
What is the term for the frightening experience of being awake but temporarily unable to move, sometimes accompanied by hallucinations?
Sleep paralysis
What adjective describes something that makes you feel frightened because it is strange or mysterious?
Eerie
Why did people traditionally wear costumes during Samhain, according to one popular historical explanation?
To disguise themselves from, or confuse, wandering spirits
In Scream, what is the name commonly given to the masked killer’s costume and identity?
Ghostface
What is the term for a creature that is half-human and half-horse in Greek mythology?
A centaur
Why can a scary sound or sudden movement make your heart beat faster before you've consciously understood what's happening?
The brain rapidly processes potential threats and activates the body's stress response
What verb means to frighten someone suddenly, often by appearing unexpectedly?
To startle