Halloween Characters
This country probably spends a lot of money on candy, parties, and costumes during October.
What is The United States?
This hashtag represents a campaign against cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes
What is #IAmNotACostume
These creatures cause a very common phobia though they are very unlikely to attack, around Halloween time they are just trying to protect their babies!
What is a spider?
Many people carve my face and light it with a candle to scare away evil spirits
What is Jack O'Lantern?
This country celebrates the "Obon Festival" (also known as "Matsuri") which is dedicated to the spirits of early ancestors. They dance in bon odori performances and hang bright red lanterns.
What is Japan?
It would be cultural ____ to be dressing as a Native American for Halloween.
What is appropriation?
Known to use echo location, these creatures are too blind to see and are the only mammal that can actually fly.
What is a bat?
I am a Transylvanian king. I am known for my teeth!
Who is Dracula
Among Spanish-speaking nations, this holiday is joyous and is celebrated on All Soul's Day. It is a time to remember friends and family who have died through offerings and altars, as well as dressing up as La Catrina Calavera.
What is Dia de los Muertos?
It would be cultural ____ to dress as gypsy for your [imaginary] costume party this weekend.
What is appropriation?
Known to be nocturnal, these creatures have wide eyes and fly very silently through the night. They can also rotate their head and necks up to 270 degrees.
What is an owl?
Hindus celebrate this holiday in an effort to please their deceased elders through feeding animals and helping the less fortunate.
What is Pitru Pashka?
It would be cultural ___ to recreate a dish from a recipe you learned from your trip to China last year, and sharing its background with your friends.
What is appreciation?
Often mistaken for bad luck on Halloween, these furry dark creatures make the purrfect best friend!
What is a black cat?
This Chinese festival is celebrated by burning incense, paper, food, and luxuries. These practices are used to please spirits who return to Earth to haunt the living.
What is the Hungry Ghost Festival?
It would be cultural ____ to have a henna tattoo done while attending a South Asian wedding.
What is appreciation?
You are unlikely to see one of these slimy amphibians during Halloween due to hibernation, but they are still the main ingredient in most witch spells!
What is a frog?