traditional halloween
When is Halloween celebrated?
31st October
Name a character from a halloween movie
Freedy Krueger, Dracula, Frankenstein
What mythical creature is often associated with a human transforming into a wolf or wolf-like creature during the full moon?
Werewolf
What vegetable is most commonly used for carving Jack-o'-lanterns?
A pumpkin
What animal is considered bad luck on Halloween?
Black Cats
What should you say when someone opens the door?
Trick or treat
Name 2 halloween songs
thriller, monster mash, somebody's watching me....
In Scottish folklore, what is the nickname of the elusive and mythical creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, known as The Loch Ness Monster
Nessie
What term is often used to describe a carved pumpkin with a frightening face, typically associated with Halloween?
Jack-o'-Lantern
What is the common superstition associated with breaking a mirror?
7 years of bad luck
Which Halloween decorations can you see in people's front yards?
Ghosts, grave stones, spiders, webs, witches, bats, etc.
Name 3 Halloween movies
Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Scream, Any Horror movie, Ghostbusters and etc.
Who is the creature constructed from reanimated body parts in Mary Shelley's novel, known for its appearance and the doctor who created it?
Frankenstein Monster
What should you put inside the Jack o' Lantern?
a candle or electric light
In some cultures, which day of the week is considered unlucky and is associated with superstitions?
Friday 13th
Name 2 activities which people do to get ready before Halloween?
They buy costumes, carve pumpkins, buy candy, decorate their front yards with Halloween symbols.
Which movie features a young girl who follows a white rabbit into a fantastical and somewhat spooky world?
Alice in Wonderland
Who is the famous vampire character who has been portrayed in numerous films and novels?
Dracula
Where should you put your Jack o' Lantern?
Outside by your front door/yard area.
To whom does the number 666 refer to?
The Devil
What should you do if you don't want to give out candy?
Turn off your lights at home.
Which classic TV cartoon features a dog character and his friends solving mysteries involving supposed supernatural creatures?
Scooby-Doo, Where are you?
In many depictions of death and the afterlife, which figure is often portrayed as a hooded, skeletal entity carrying a scythe and known as the "Harbinger of Death"?
The Grim Reaper
According to folklore, what was the original purpose of carving frightening faces on pumpkins, which inspired the Jack-o'-lantern tradition?
To scare off monsters, witches and bad ghosts
What do some people believe will happen if they find a four-leaf clover?
It is believed to bring good luck