Spooky starters
Jenna Ortega plays a darkly funny teen in what “Addams Family” spin-off series?
Wednesday
If you see a witch flying in the night sky, what object is she traditionally riding on?
A broomstick
What are traditionally the two colors of Halloween?
Orange and Black
What creature sleeps upside down and comes out at night?
A bat
Which ancient Celtic festival is associated with the origins of Halloween?
Samhain
What four words do children say today when a neighbor opens the door on Halloween night?
"Trick or Treat!"
What vocabulary word describes the massive metal kettle that witches use to brew potions?
Cauldron
On what specific date did the ancient Celts celebrate their New Year, which we now celebrate as Halloween?
October 31st
What creature is said to turn into a wolf during a full moon?
A werewolf
According to Irish legend, what was the first name of the ghostly man who was cursed to walk the earth with a lantern?
Jack (Stingy Jack)
Complete the sentence: A house where ghosts are believed to live is a ______ house.
Haunted
What animal is traditionally a sign of bad luck if it walks in front of you on Halloween?
A black cat
A pumpkin with it's face carved is called what?
Jack o' Lantern
I have a body, arms, legs, and a head, but I am heartless and have no guts. What am I?
A skeleton
What name did the Catholic Church give to November 1st to honor all of its saints?
All Saints' Day (or All Hallows' Day)
What do you wear over your face to hide who you are?
Mask
Which word means straszny: spooky, sleepy or sweet?
Spooky
Which word means a practical joke: prayer, prank or prophecy?
Prank
What country was Count Dracula born in ?
Transylvania
In the early days, what word was used to describe poor people or children who went door-to-door asking for food?
Beggars
Which verb means to cut a face or design into a pumpkin?
Carve / To carve
I am made of wax and have a wick. What am I?
Candle
What was the first Halloween costume in history?
A ghost
What monster is traditionally brought to life by a scientist in Mary Shelley's famous story?
Frankenstein's monster
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
Turnips