Halloween
Dia de Muertos
Traditions
Vocabulary
Trivia
100

What day is Halloween celebrated?

October 31

100

What does Dia de Muertos translate to?

Day of the Dead

100

Calaveras are skulls made from what?

Sugar

100

These are thought to be able to roam the land of the living during both holidays. 

Ghosts/Spirits

100

Siders have 8 legs and 8 __________.

Eyes

200

Where did Halloween originate?

Ireland

200

Where is Dia De Muertos celebrated?

Mexico and Latin America

200

The first Jack-o-Lanterns were carved into what?

Turnip

200

This is an unruly woman

Witch

200

The corpse flower gets its name from its ______. 

Smell or Looks

Smell

300

Where is Halloween celebrated?

Worldwide

300

People in this country have celebrated Dia de Muertos for thousands of years. 

Mexico

300

This is the special bread made to welcome loved ones.

Pan de Muertos

300

This is set up during Dia de Muertos to welcome and invite ancestors. 

Altar/Offrenda

300

Within 5 seconds, what is the record for the fastest pumpkin carver?

37 seconds

400

Where does the word Halloween come from?

All Hallows Eve

400

This flower symbolizes the short duration of life and will be seen during Dia de Muertos. 

Marigold
400

This is the tradition that originates from the future predictions of druids.

Ghost stories

400

To recall and show respect for someone

Commemorate

400

Within 5% points, what percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?

86%

500

This is the name of a celtic priest.

Druid

500

This is the thin tissue paper decoration that can be found in homes, businesses, markets, and altars during Dia de Muertos

Papel picado

500

This tradition started with the Romans and their celebration of Pomona

Bobbing for Apples

500

When the sun is directly over the equator, hours of daylight and darkness are about the same

Equinox

500

The fear of Halloween is called what? 

Hallowphobia or Samhainophobia

Samhainophobia

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