Jack O’Lanterns
Monsters
Witches and magic
Creepy
Halloween History
100
The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from this rather than pumpkins.
What is turnips or potatoes?
100
The word “________” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.”
What is witch?
100
If you see a ______ on Halloween, it is the spirit of a loved on watching over you.
What is spider?
100
_______ evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.
What is Trick-or-treating?
200
Pumpkins are the best source of this vitamin.
What is vitamin A?
200
Name one of two cities in the US that are self proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.
What is Salem, Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota?
200
Theses are typically associated with Halloween. One is a symbol of strength and endurance and,stands for the harvest and autumn. The other is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death.
What is black and orange?
300
Pumpkins also come in 3 colors additional to orange. Name 2.
What is white, blue or green?
300
If you stare into the mirror at midnight on Halloween, what does superstition say you going to see?
What is Your Future Spouse?
300
f you wear your clothing backwards and walk backwards on Halloween night, at midnight, if you look in the sky, you will see what?
What is a witch flying in the sky?
300
Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after after this.
What is Christmas?
400
More than 70% of the pumpkins that end up getting carved into Jack O’Lanterns are grown in this state?
What is Illinois?
400
The ______ is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, _______ were thought to be witches, and to hear an ________'s call meant someone was about to die.
What is owl?
400
This is the most poplar candy for trick or treat.
What is Snickers?
500
According to ______ legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths
What is Irish?
500
Which Halloween creature has a long middle finger, an unibrow and tattoos?
What is Werewolf?
500
Samhainophobia is the fear of this.
What is Halloween?
500
3 other names for Halloween?
What is All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, or Summer’s End?
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