Halloween Basics
Which vegetable is typically used for the decoration?
pumpkin
What can kill a vampire?
sunlight, garlic or wooden stake through the heart
Who is the main killer in the movie Halloween?
Michael Myers
What do people put inside a pumpkin?
a candle (or light) and sometimes a scary face is carved on the pumpkin
What does it mean if a black cat crosses your path?
bad luck (in many cultures)
When do people celebrate Halloween?
31st October
What does a werewolf change into?
a wolf
What´s the name of the skeleton king in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skelington
What is the name of a game where people try to catch apples with their mouth?
apple bobbing / bobbing for apples
What do bats symbolize on Halloween?
spirits, darkness or mystery
What do children usually wear on that day?
costumes, masks, scary make-up
What does a witch usually fly on?
a broomstick
Which family is known for their spooky house nad a family friend name Thing?
The Adams Family
Why do people wear scary costumes on Halloween?
to scare away evil spirits or bad luck
Why do people tell scary stories on Halloween night?
because it´s a night connected to spirits and ancient traditions
What do children say when they go from house to house asking for candy?
Trick or treat
What do ghosts often wear in cartoons?
a white sheet
What color is Slimer in Ghostbusters?
green
What kind of food or drink is often served at Halloween parties?
pumpkin pie, candy, caramel apples or spooky punch
Why do people light candles or lanterns on Halloween night?
to guide friendly spirits or keep away evil ones
What vegetable was originally used instead of a pumpkin for Jack-o-Lantern?
turnip
What is Frankenstein - a monster or a scientist?
a scientist (Dr. Frankenstein created the monster, the monster itself doesn´t have a name)
Which movie tells a story about a boy who wants to be a musician but he spent a night in the world of dead people by an accident?
Coco
Name one tricky thing which people or children do?
egging the house, toilet-papering the house, smashing the pumpkins, ding-dong-ditching, stealing candy
What does an owl symbolize in many Halloween legends?
wisdom, mystery or sometimes death (in old folklore)