Halloween history
What country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns?
Turnip
What gas makes dry ice fog?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What do vampires traditionally fear?
Sunlight, garlic, holy water, wooden stake
What’s the plural of 'witch'?
Witches
What was Halloween originally called?
Samhain
Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
To scare away ghosts and evil spirits
What is the chemical symbol for blood’s main oxygen carrier, hemoglobin’s metal?
Fe (Iron)
Who created Frankenstein’s monster?
Mary Shelley
Complete the phrase: 'Double, double, toil and ________'?
Trouble
In what century did Halloween begin?
8th century
What does a black cat symbolize in Halloween folklore?
Bad luck or witch’s companion
Which vitamin helps your immune system fight the Halloween cold?
Vitamin C
What is a werewolf called in Latin?
Lycanthrope
Which Shakespeare play includes witches and prophecies?
Macbeth
Which pope established All Saints’ Day?
Gregory III
What do people traditionally say when they go door to door for candy?
Trick or treat!
What element gives pumpkins their orange color?
Beta-carotene (C, H, O)
Which creature transforms into a bat?
Vampire
What’s a synonym for 'spooky'?
Creepy, scary, eerie
When did Halloween first become popular in the United States?
In the 19th century, with Irish immigrants
Which color combination is most associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
Why do we see the moon appear larger on Halloween night?
Optical illusion (called 'moon illusion')
In which country did the legend of Dracula originate?
Romania
What literary device is used in 'The wind whispered through the graveyard'?
Personification