Halloween history
In what country did Halloween begin?
Ireland
What happens in a haunted house?
people pop out to scare you dressed as ghosts, mummies, vampires, monsters, etc
True or false: American's spend less than $100 dollars on Halloween
False; they spend more (about $102)
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
why did people wear masks during this holiday years ago?
to scare the ghosts away
What is Dracula?
a vampire
What is another name for "mini candy"
"fun-size"
True or False: Americans prefer scary costumes
No, American's like to dress as whatever they want (funny, scary, popular, etc.)
true or false:Everyone around the world celebrates Halloween
No, some people don't celebrate Halloween as it goes against their religion or culture.
A male witch is called....
Warlock
Which one of the movies that I mentioned was filmed in Salem, Massachusetts?
Hocus Pocus
what are the two best selling Halloween candies?
Reese's peanut butter cups and m&ms
True or False: Ghosts are seen as good luck because they come back to earth to protect people.
False; people believed they returned to earth to cause chaos and bring sickness to people who were alive.
Can you describe what a werewolf is?
a man or woman who turns into a wolf at night, especially during a full moon
What are my top 3 candies for Halloween?
reese's
twix
milky way
True or false: people spend more money on Christmas than Halloween
True
Today we dress up or put on a mask on Halloween for candy, but in the past, why did people do this?
So when they left their house, the ghosts would not see them
what is the difference between a ghoul and a ghost?
a ghoul is a spirit known to rob graves and feeds on dead bodies
a ghost is a spirit that is visit people who are alive
On halloween, where do you put your candy as you walk from house to house?
bag, bucket, pillowcase, etc
What are the 5 steps of trick-or-treating?
Step 1: Put on your costume and grab your bag or bucket
Step 2: walk up to a house where the outside house lights are on
Step 3: Knock on the door 3 times
Step 4: When they open the door say “Trick or treat!”
Step 5: Only take one candy if the person lets you choose which one you want