Halloween History
These Halloween colours were used to symbolize fall and death.
What are Orange and Black.
Named after the galaxy in which we live
What are Milky Ways?
Originally, these were set off to scare away evil spirits, but now they really just attract no-so-evil kids.
What are fireworks?
Diwali is actually a contraction of this more formal name for the holiday meaning "row of lights."
What is Deepavali?
What temperature does water boil at?
What is 100 degrees celsius.
Dressing up for Halloween was originally to ward off these
What are spirits.
Named after a famous baseball player
What are Babe Ruth's?
In some areas, these animals who are believed to be incarnations of Lakshmi are adorned and worshipped during Diwali.
What are cows?
According to the Indian calender, it is the month that Diwali starts in. It is also the youngest Joshi in Maumee.
What is Ashvin (or Ashwin)?
How many toes does a cat have on its back paws?
What is four.
Halloween was first known as this.
What is All Hallows Eve.
Colorful flotation devices
What are Lifesavers?
In southern India, a ritual bath on the morning of Diwali is taken with this often mixed with fragrant powders, such as sandalwood.
What is oil?
He was the first U.S. President to celebrate Diwali in the White House.
What is Barack Obama?
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Halloween is said to have come from these people's traditions
Who are the Celts?
Nickname of someone who's always dropping things
What are Butterfingers?
Gambling, a very popular tradition in northern India, can be traced back to these two deities playing dice. Famous sculptures of this can be seen at the Ellora caves
Who are Shiva and Parvati?
This is the kind of fragrant oil traditionally burned in Diwali lamps.
What is Mustard Oil?
Which country invented tea?
What is China.
Jack-O-lanterns were originally carved from this root vegetable
What is a turnip?
Cheerful cattle farmer
What is a Jolly Rancher?
In Tamil Nadu, "Thalia Deepavali" is a special once in a lifetime celebration for this group of people, where they are pampered by all their relatives.
Who are newlyweds celebrating their first Diwali together?
This is the one state in India where Diwali is not a major festival.
What is Kerala?
How many legs does a crab have?
What is 10.