Basic Halloween
On which day is Halloween celebrated in the United States?
October 31st
Name one of the top 5 costumes for Dogs in America?
Grinch, Ewok, Ghost, Dragon, Lion
In what country did Halloween start?
Ireland (The ancient Celtic)
What kinds of movies do people watch on Halloween?
Horror
In Japan, what do they light to honor the spirits of the dead?
Lanterns
On which day was Sahmain celebrated?
November 1st
Name two of the top 5 costumes for Cats in America?
Pumpkin, lion, Mario, Shark, Grinch
Why did people dress up costumes?
To scare away the ghosts
What is it called when children go to houses to ask for candy?
What is Ireland's Halloween tradition called?
Festival of Samhain
Thriller/The Monster Mash
97% of Americans
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
The Legend of Stingy Jack
What is the percentage of Americans who will shop for Halloween before October?
56% of Americans
How many countries celebrate Halloween or similar holidays?
37 Countries around the world
What are houses decorated with?
Pumpkins (Jack-O-Lanterns), Skeletons, Spiders webs and Spiders
How long do spirits stay in the land of the living in Nigeria?
Six or more months
During Samhain, what other things did Children receive besides Candy?
Pennies (Coins)
How many dollars were spent in America in 2024?
$11.6 Billion
Ireland, Japan, the United States, Mexico, Nigeria
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