Which tall, human-like creature has been captured (fuzzily) on camera across the US and Canada?
What is Bigfoot?
Famously featured in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," this ghost rides his horse around looking for the head he lost during the American Revolutionary War.
Who is the Headless Horseman?
What flower is used in Latin American cultures to celebrate Día de los Muertos?
What are Marigolds? (Cempasúchil in spanish!)
The Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd honors deceased loved ones with altars, offerings, and festivities in what country?
What is Mexico?
This classic candy was invented in 1880 and is famously associated with Halloween in the United States.
What is Candy Corn?
Which Scottish monster has been affectionally nicknamed "Nessie"?
What is the Lochness Monster?
According to these religions, a person's soul is reborn into a new body after death, but sometimes, the soul may become trapped in the world of the living as a ghost.
What is Hinduism or Buddhism?
What vegetable was originally carved in Ireland before pumpkins?
What are Turnips?
In Japan, what festival honors the spirits of ancestors with lanterns and family gatherings?
What is the Obon Festival?
These chewy Japanese candies, comparable to Starbursts, are incredibly juicy and have grown in popularity over the past decade in the US.
What are Hi-Chews?
Which ape-like creature is believed to live in the Himalayan mountain range in Asia?
This famous ghost ship from the Netherlands is doomed to sail the seas forever, never to touch land again.
What is the Flying Dutchman?
In what country is it considered bad luck to wear red on Halloween because it attracts spirits?
What is Japan?
The ancient festival of Samhain marks the harvest season and the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead in what country?
What is Ireland (or Scotland)?
In Mexico, what sweet treat made of sugar and decorated with icing is placed on altars during Día de los Muertos?
What are sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar)?
These monsters are found all over the world. Early stories, such as King Lycaon in ancient Greece, featured humans transforming into this creature as a punishment for an immoral or sinful acts.
What is a Werewolf
The Hungry Ghost Festival is is a major festival where the gates of the underworld are believed to open, allowing spirits to roam the living world, which requires offerings of food and paper money to appease them in what country?
What is China?
Dia das Bruxas, or Day of the Witches, is the equivalent of Halloween in what country?
What is Portugal?
Pangangaluluwa is a practice for honoring souls that have passed. On the evening of All Saints Day, children dress up in a white sheet to look like souls stuck in purgatory, and knock on doors to sing and ask for prayers – sometimes, the children receive treats. Where is Pangangaluluwa observed?
What is the Phillipines?
In Japan, what treat made from rice flour and filled with sweet bean paste is often eaten during festivals?
What is Mochi?
In Navajo culture, this monster is a type of harmful witch who has the ability to turn into, possess, or disguise themselves as an animal.
What is a Skin-Walker?
What is an Onryō, according to Japanese folklore?
What is a ghost seeking revenge for injustices suffered in life?
The Festival de los Barriletes Gigantes honors deceased loved ones at halloween by flying giant decorated kites which represent the living and their ancestors. In what country is this festival held?
What is Guatemala?
Hallowstide is a Triduum (three day celebration) in the Catholic calender. Halloween is part of the Hallowstide triduum in the Catholic Church, what does Halloween celebrate?
What is the eve of All Saints Day.
This traditional Mediterranean treat is soft and chewy. It is made from sugar and cornstarch and often flavored with rose or nuts. What is this candy called?
What is Turkish Delight?