Spooky Monsters and Such
What spooky Halloween symbol is made by hanging white fabric?
Ghost
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What is the name of the popular fall drink made from apples, which may be served either warm or cold?
Apple cider
A pumpkin with a face carved on it is called what?
Jack o’ lantern
What two colors are associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
What do you call a dead body that has been preserved?
Mummy
Transylvania is commonly associated with Dracula. Where is this region located?
Romania
What food is traditionally thought to ward off vampires?
Garlic
What do you call a group of pumpkins growing together?
Pumpkin patch
What is the name of the famous Halloween practice of children going door-to-door for candy?
Trick-or-treating
What ancient creature, often depicted with decaying flesh, is said to be resurrected from the dead and craves for human flesh?
Zombie
What country celebrates Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead)?
Mexico (also Guatemala, Ecuador, Philippines, and some places in the US)
What kind of seeds are commonly roasted as a snack during Halloween?
Pumpkin seeds
Is a pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
If you happen to go trick or treating by visiting a bunch of parked cars rather than going house to house, what is that called?
Trunk-or-treat
What creature is said to transform during a full moon?
Werewolf
In what country do kids celebrate “Guy Fawkes Night” near Halloween?
England
What fruit do people traditionally bob for at parties this time of year?
Apples
What do pumpkins grow on?
Vines
According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?
The ability to see and talk to spirits
Which of these words is another word for “ghost”: Gnome, Phoenix or Phantom?
Phantom
What country celebrates “Obon,” a festival honoring ancestors, similar in spirit to Halloween: England, Mexico or Japan?
Japan
According to legend, what food item can you sprinkle in front of windows and doorways to help keep away evil spirits?
Salt
What vegetable was originally used to make Jack O’ Lanterns?
Turnips (beets, potatoes, and other root vegetables were also used)
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
It comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day