October
What is October in French
octobre
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable
fruit
What day is Halloween
October 31st
what season is October in South Africa
summer
What is the best month to plant pumpkin seeds
may
june
what zodiac sign are you if your born in October
Libra or Scorpio
What is another name for a large kettle or boiler
Cauldron
What was the first country to celebrate Halloween
Britain and Ireland
Name 2 countries that celebrate Halloween the same way as Canada
Ireland
USA
Mexico
What language does the word "pumpkin" come from
Greek
October retained its name from the Latin and Greek word octo meaning
eight
What is the best selling Halloween candy
Snickers bar
What was the original trick or treating
Going house to house usually reciting verses or songs in exchange for food
Which country celebrates the day of the dead
Mexico
Around how many days does it take to grow a pumpkin
90-120 days
October 9th is Leif _______ day
Leif Eriksson day
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween
Cabbage
What was originally used for jack-o-lanterns
Turnips
How do they celebrate Halloween in Morocco
Singing dancing masquerades
Pumpkins are apart of the gourd family, name 3 other fruits from the gourd family
cucumber
honeydew
zucchini
cantaloupe
watermelon
What happened on October 1st 1207
Hint: The birth of England's ___________
The birth of England's king Henry lll
What famous magician died on Halloween
Harry Houdini
What festival was Halloween influenced by
Celtic festival of Samhain/Gaelic
How do they celebrate Halloween in Japan
Street parties
Parades
Musical and live performances
Theme parks
Cosplay festivals
Which state is the largest pumpkin producer in the US
Illinois