HISTORY & ORIGINS
On what day is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st.
What’s the name of the friendly ghost from a famous movie?
Casper
What monster drinks people’s blood?
A vampire.
What do kids say when asking for candy on Halloween?
Trick or Treat
What two colors represent Halloween?
Orange and black.
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What are the names of the three witch sisters in Hocus Pocus?
The Sanderson Sisters.
What creature turns into a beast during a full moon
A werewolf.
What vegetable is used to make Halloween lanterns?
Pumpkins.
What black animal is linked to witches and bad luck?
A black cat.
What was the ancient Celtic festival that inspired Halloween?
Samhain.
Who is the main skeleton character in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington.
What monster was created by a scientist from different body parts?
Frankenstein’s monster
What’s the name of a pumpkin with a face carved into it?
Jack O’Lantern.
What number is often considered unlucky?
13.
What did the Celts believe happened on the night of Samhain?
Spirits of the dead returned to visit the living.
What horror movie features a man with a white mask named Michael Myers?
Halloween
What creature is wrapped in bandages and comes from ancient Egypt?
A mummy.
What do kids usually do besides collecting candy on Halloween?
Dress up in costumes or go to parties.
What insect is said to bring good luck if you see it on Halloween?
A spider.
What does the word “Halloween” come from?
From “All Hallows’ Eve”, meaning the eve of All Saints’ Day.
Which actor plays Beetlejuice in the movie of the same name?
Michael Keaton.
What legendary creature is said to live in a Scottish lake?
The Loch Ness Monster (Nessie).
Why did people originally wear costumes on Halloween?
To scare away or hide from spirits.
What celestial object is often linked to mysterious or spooky events?
The Moon.