Halloween History
Monsters
Scary Things
Halloween Around the World
100
What Christian holiday is celebrated on the day after Halloween, Nov. 1st?
All Saints' Day/All Hallows' Day
100
Which monster lives on blood, is allergic to garlic, and is often associated with bats?
Vampires
100
Claustrophobia
Fear of confined spaces
100
In Scotland, this activity involving dressing up and going house-to-house for candy, is sometimes refered to as "guising."
Trick-or-treating
200
Where did Halloween originate?
Ireland
200
Which monster is made of body parts sewn together and brought to life by the use of electricity?
Frankenstein's Monster
Bonus 100 Points: Who wrote the story in which this monster first appeared?
Another Bonus 100 Points: *Will be asked verbally if previous questions answered correctly*
200
Arachnophobia
Fear of Spiders
200
What Mexican holiday, celebrated in November, involves paying respects and remembering friends and family members who have died?
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
300
How did Halloween become a holiday celebrated in the US?
Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the holiday during the 19th century.
300
Name three synonyms for "ghost"
apparition, spirit, phantom, haunt, spectre, wraith, poltergeist, specter
300
Noctophobia
Fear of Night Time/Darkness
300
In Sicily, Italy, the deceased rise from the dead on Halloween to bring _________ to well-behaved children.
Gifts
400
According to many historians, Halloween started as a festival celebrating what?
The Autumn Harvest
400
What does the "wer" in "werewolf" mean?
"Man" (in old English)
400
Acrophobia
Fear of Heights
400
Which Latin American country celebrates Halloween with the Festival de los Barriletes Gigantes (Giant Kites Festival)?
Guatemala
500
What vegetable used to be carved for Jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became more popular?
Turnips
500
Where does the word "Zombie" come from?
From Haitian folklore: a zombie is a dead body reanimated through magical practices in religions like Vodou.
500
Coulrophobia
Fear of Clowns
500
When does China celebrate the Qingming festival, its day to honor the dead?
Early April