Trivia
Trivia
Traditions/Origins
Superstition
100
What is a woman who rides a broom called?
A witch
100
What do we call a carved pumpkin with a face and a candle inside, used as a Halloween decoration.
Jack-o’-lantern
100
Halloween is always the last Friday in October. True or false?
Halloween is always October 31, the last day of the month. Halloween can be any day of the week.
100
Vampires are a well-known Halloween creature, but what are they believed to be doing to gain power and survive?
Sucking human blood
200
Orange and black represent Halloween.
What does black represent?
Death.
200
On Halloween children dress up as monsters, visit people's homes and say...?
Trick or treat = give us a treat or we’ll play a trick on you.
200
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday that coincides with Halloween?
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
200
What food should you eat to avoid Dracula on Halloween?
Garlic
300
A bonfire is a symbol of Halloween. What does “bon” mean?
Bones!
A long time ago people threw cow bones into the fire on Halloween to scare away ghosts.
300
Walking under this item is considered to bring bad luck. What is it?
Under a ladder.
300
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland.
300
A mythical human who transforms into a monster, usually during a full moon, associated with supernatural strength and danger.
A werewolf.
400
What ancient Celtic festival is Halloween based on?
Samhain
400
What is the name of the classic Halloween song by Michael Jackson?
“Thriller”
400
Why did people originally start wearing costumes on Halloween?
To hide from ghosts and evil spirits.
400
What do you use to kill a vampire?
A wooden stake.