Halloween
Superstitions
Superstitions
Seeing one of these black animals on Halloween was believed to bring bad luck
What is a black cat?
According to folklore, this mythical creature is said to be unable to enter a home unless it is invited inside
What is a vampire?
White Coat, Stethoscope, Scrubs
What is a doctor?
This floating white figure is often heard saying “Boo!”
What is a ghost?
This bandaged creature comes from ancient Egyptian legends.
What is a mummy?
Walking under one of these on Halloween was believed to bring bad luck
What is a ladder?
The word “Halloween” is shortened from this formal phrase
Pointy black hat, Wand, Potions
What is a witch?
This hairy creature is said to transform during a full moon.
What is a werewolf?
This masked killer from "Halloween" is known for silently stalking his victims
Who is Michael Myers?
According to superstition, breaking one of these can bring seven years of bad luck.
What is a mirror?
This famous legal oddity took place in Massachusetts in 1692 and has become closely associated with American witchcraft history
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
Bandana, Eye patch, vest, peg leg
What is a pirate?
These three magical sisters are the main characters in a popular Halloween movie.
Who are the Sanderson sisters?
This creature is made from body parts and brought to life by science
Who is Frankenstein?
This spooky lunar event was once believed to make supernatural activity stronger and bring out creatures of the night on Halloween
What is a full moon?
This Halloween tradition originated from the medieval practice of poor people visiting homes on All Souls’ Day and receiving food in exchange for prayers for the dead
What is trick-or-treating?
Polka dot shirt, afro, red nose
What is a clown?
This ghost is famous for appearing in a striped suit and causing supernatural chaos.
Who is Beetlejuice?
This friendly ghost was the star of a classic 1960 movie
Who is Casper?
On Halloween, some people believed that leaving this outside your home could help keep evil spirits away
What is a pumpkin?
Before pumpkins became popular, people in Ireland and Scotland carved this root vegetable into lanterns
What is a turnip?
A collared shirt, cape, fake fangs
What is a vampire?
This decapitated pumpkin figure appears in the legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
This animated skeleton plays the Pumpkin King in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"
Who is Jack Skellington?