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100

The century in which modern Halloween was first introduced ( e.g 10th, 20th century ).

The 18th or 19th Century

100

What do you call this pumpkin often associated with Halloween?

Jack-O-Lanterns
100

These two colours are often associated with Halloween.

Orange and Black.

100

English Author Mary Shelley wrote this 1818 fictional novel of a created creature in a scientific experiment.

Frankenstein 

100

The name of the pots typically used by witches to cook and brew spells.

Cauldrons

200

Why did the original celebrants of Halloween come up with the tradition of “dressing up”?

The reason is to ward or scare off ghosts.

200

A famous Halloween confectionery made from marshmallows, sugar, corn syrup, and orange, yellow, white food colouring.

Candy Corn

200

This popular Halloween game involves a fruit usually placed in a tub of water.

Bobbing apples

200

This famous American author is known for his books and movies on horror and suspense, like the “Shining”.

Stephen King

200
Where did Halloween mummies originate from?
Egypt / Ancient Egypt
300

This country’s people immigrated to America in the 19th century, which increased the popularity of Halloween. ( e.g Malaysia, Indonesia )

Ireland / Irish

300

Before pumpkins were carved on Halloween, what root vegetable was first used?

Turnips

300

The puritans were the first to associate this type of black-coloured animal with bad luck.

Black Cat

300

This famous horror movie based on a book is the most commercially-successful horror film.

It

300

The name of the Romanian region where Dracula’s castle is located. 

Transylvania

400

This common practice on Halloween was adapted from “souling”, the practice of giving and receiving soul cakes.

Trick-or-treating

400
This chocolate/peanut butter product is the most popular Halloween Candy today.

Reese's Cups / Reese’s

400

We light these to show the way for souls seeking the afterlife.

Candles / Bonsfire

400

Author Bram Stokers inspired this famous vampire from a fictional character in his book published in 1897. 

Dracula

400

The name of Male Witches.

Warlocks

500

The name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween originated from. 

( The ancient festival Samhain )

500

Children traditionally eat sweets in the shape of skulls in this South-European country during Halloween.

Italy 

500

Women look at this object while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween to see the reflection of their boyfriends.

A mirror
500

This famous animated movie released in 1993 is a fantasy-horror Halloween-Christmas film.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

500

The name of the day before Halloween.

Mischief Night / Devil’s Night

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