History
What countries are the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland and Scotland
What date is Halloween celebrated?
31 october
Who is the hero in The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton?
Jack Skellington, a skeleton
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What is the name of the culture who started the Halloween tradition called Samhain?
The Celts
On Halloween, kids go from door to door asking for candy. What is that practice called?
Trick-or-treating
What Pixar animated movie was inspired by the Mexican tradition The Day of the Dead?
Coco
This undead creature is a reanimated corpse that feeds on the blood of the living. What is it?
A vampire.
What classic novel by Bram Stoker is often associated with vampires and is a popular read during Halloween?
What is "Dracula"?
Which religion adapted Samhain to All Hallows’ Eve in the 8th century?
Christian
What is the traditional name for the carved, illuminated pumpkins often displayed on Halloween?
Jack-o'-lanterns
What is the severed hand character called in Adams Family?
Thing T. Thing
What supernatural creature, resembling a rotting corpse and known for its love of brains, is a popular Halloween costume and decoration?
A zombie.
In Mexico, there is a holiday similar to Halloween called "Día de los Muertos." What is the primary focus of this holiday?
Honoring and remembering deceased loved ones.
Why is Halloween celebrated in USA?
Because of the immigrants from Ireland and Scotland in the 19th century
The practice of wearing costumes on Halloween comes from the belief that it could protect people from what supernatural entities?
Ghosts and evil spirits
What type of car do the Ghostbusters drive in the movie of the same name?
an ambulance - a hearse
What nocturnal creature, often associated with vampires, is known for its fear of garlic and aversion to sunlight?
A bat
What famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What was believed to happen on the night of the 31 October?
Spirits, ghosts, fairies and other creatures could cross from the Otherworld into the world of the living
In Mexican culture, what happens to deceased ones if there is nobody left to remember them?
Their spirit can't return to the world of the living.
In the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," what costume does the alien wear for Halloween?
A ghost
What classic Halloween creature is often depicted as a humanoid figure with bolts in its neck, brought to life by a mad scientist?
Frankenstein's monster
What is Samhainophobia?
The fear of Halloween, particularly the fear of witches, black cats, and other supernatural elements associated with the holiday.