Halloween Costumes
Who wears a pointy black hat?
Witch
Candy
In what country did Halloween start?
Ireland (The ancient Celtic)
What kinds of movies do people watch on Halloween?
Horror/Scary
In Japan, what do they light to honor the spirits of the dead?
Lanterns
What monster comes from Egypt?
Mummies
What does "Disfraz" mean in English?
Costume
Why did people dress up in costumes?
To hide from ghosts
What is it called when children go to houses to ask for candy?
What is Ireland's Halloween tradition called?
Festival of Samhain
Who drinks blood?
Vampires/Dracula
How do you spell "Monstruo" in English?
M O N S T E R
What is the central theme of Halloween?
The transformation from summer to winter
What does it mean to bob for apples?
Try to grab apples out of a tub with your teeth
Where is it popular to carve pumpkins?
Ireland and the United States
What monster howls at the moon?
Werewolves/Wolfmen
What is the specific name of a carved Pumkin?
Jack-O-Lantern
Name the countries that celebrate Halloween or similar holidays?
Ireland, Nigenia, Mexico, United States, Japan.
What are houses decorated with?
Pumpkins (Jack-O-Lanterns), Skeletons, Spooky Themes
How long do spirits stay in the land of the living in Nigeria?
Six or more months, then Leave for 2 years
What character was brought back to life and is green?
Frankenstein
Where do you go on Halloween to get scared?
Haunted House
What was Halloween called originally?
All Hallows Eve
When did Halloween start in the United States?
In the 1840s by Irish immigrants
What are some objects that families put on altars (ofrendas) during Dia de los Muertos?
Marigolds, Sugar Skulls, Pan de Muerto, Candles