Halloween vocabulary
How do you say “Citrouille” in English?
A pumpkin
What do you call the tradition of wearing a scary costume?
Dressing up
Where does the word “Halloween” come from?
Hallow + eve
When did the plot take place?
On November 5th 1608
What do people light?
A bonfire
How do you say “Sorcière” in English?
A witch
What do you use to frighten ghosts?
A lit pumpkin/ A Jack o lantern
When was All Soul’s Day celebrated?
On November 2nd
What was the name of the leader of the conspirators?
Guy Fawkes
What do people recite?
A poem
How do you say “Sorcier” in English?
A wizard/ a warlock
What do you call the tradition of knocking at people’s door to get candy?
Trick or treating
What was “trick or treating” called in medieval times?
Guising
Which monument did the conspirators want to blow up?
The Houses of Parliament
What do people make?
A Guy
How do you say “Une baguette magique” in English?
A (magic) wand
What do you call the tradition of catching an apple hanging from a string?
Apples on strings
What did young people do in exchange for food, wine or money?
They sang, recited poetry and told jokes
Who was the King?
James I
What do children ask for?
A penny for the Guy
How do you say “Un épouvantail” in English?
A scarecrow
What do you call the tradition of catching an apple with the mouth?
Apple bobbing
Who brought the traditions of Halloween to the USA?
Scottish and Irish immigrants
How were the conspirators betrayed?
With a secret letter
What sort of show do people attend?
A firework display