Halloween facts
After __________, Halloween is the second most commercial holiday in the US?
Christmas
What does a witch usually "cook" in her cauldron?
potion
"Black _______ Halloween Party Cruise"
Washington ever offer at this pirate-themed party (all costumes welcomed). With two of DC’s hottest DJs spinning live on two decks, we'll rock this boat with the best club mixes on the planet!
pearl
It is a story of a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming an accomplished musician. While his family prepares to celebrate Day of the Dead, Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead.
What is it?
Coco
What is the name of a festival which started in Finland, in 1992. Male competitors race through a massive 831-foot course while carrying their female partners over their shoulders.
"_____ carring competition"
Wife
Try wearing your clothes inside out and walk ________ on Halloween. According to traditions, this will make sure you see a witch at midnight.
backwards
What is Samhainophobia?
Fear of Halloween
Oct. 5–Nov. 30:
________ Patch Express, West Sacramento
Take this seasonal ride on Yolo County’s River Fox Train. The weekend excursion on a vintage train lasts about two hours and includes time at a private park, your own pumpkin, trick-or-treating, and sack races.
pumpkin
It is astory about a luxurious resort owned by Count Dracula for monsters to vacation away from humans. During his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday party, an ordinary human named Jonathan accidentally gets into the hotel.
The Hotel Transylvania
International ______ Freezing Contest in Canada.
This competition sees contestants taking to the warm waters, wetting their hair, and then seeing which unique frosty shapes start to take place.
Hair
The word "witch" comes from the Old English word wicce, meaning "__________."
wise woman
What is another name for Halloween?
All Saint's Eve
Oct. 26: Zombie _____ Parade Festival, Davis
Davis is a bicycle-friendly town, even for zombies. This free event welcomes you to join a 12-mile bike parade of zombies along the Davis Bike Loop plus “zombie afterparty” with music and BMX performers, and even skydiving zombies.
bike
It is a story of a young girl who discovers a secret door in her new house that leads to a parallel, "Other World" where she finds strange versions of her parents who seem more attentive.
Coraline
The Boryeong Mud Festival is an annual event that takes place during the summer in Boryeong in ______ You can enjoy the mud pool, mud slides, mud prison, and mud skiing competitions, with the most interesting activities being the mud wrestling and mud fireworks.
South Korea
Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world's fastest pumpkin carving time. How much time did he need to do it? (seconds)
16.47 seconds.
What is the name of the actress who played "Wednesday" in Tim Burton's film by Netflix?
Jenna Ortega
Oct. 3–31: ________ Horseman Wagon Ride, Temecula
Many people experience Temecula Valley from a hot-air balloon, but this seasonal event offers a different perspective:
The family ride explores a few not-too-spooky spots while everyone keeps an eye out for the legendary Horseman.
headless
In the small fictional town of Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts, Norman Babcock is an 11-year-old boy who speaks with the dead, including his grandmother and various ghosts in town. Almost no one believes him and he is isolated emotionally from his family and has no friends at school.
ParaNorman
In __________ picturesque town of Klagenfurt, the World Body Painting Festival brings together artists from around the globe to transform the human body into stunning works of art.
Austria
Why are black and orange associated with Halloween?
Orange signals the harvest of autumn, while black is a symbol of darkness
What public transport in Japan becomes a centre of parties on Halloween?
trains
The spirits are summoning you and your family to the number one Halloween destination in the world.
Something old, something new – the perfect Halloween destination. 400-year-old walls stand proud alongside fresh street art. And ancient Samhain rituals combine with modern Halloween customs to create a festival like no other.
Where will it be?
Derry/LondonDerry
(Northern Ireand)
It is a 2001 animated film about a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro who gets trapped in a world of spirits after her parents are turned into pigs. To save them and return home, she must work at a bathhouse run by the witch Yubaba and navigate the magical, and sometimes dangerous, spirit reality.
Spirited Away
World _______ Wrestling Championships — England, UK
Participants engage in fierce battles of wiggling toes to try and pin down their opponent's foot. It's a bizarre and entertaining sport that's sure to make you smile.
toe