Halloween History
On what date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What creature drinks blood and avoids sunlight?
Vampire
What do you calla carved pumpkin?
Jack-o’-lanterns
What is the name of the daughter from the “Addams Family”?
a) Tuesday
b) Lydia
c) Wednesday
c) Wednesday
What’s another word for “ghost”?
Spirit
Halloween came from an ancient festival called “Samhain.” Which country did it come from?
Ireland
What full-moon monster turns from human to wolf?
Werewolf
What do children say when they ask for candy at doors?
“Trick or treat!”
What is the name of Dracula’s daughter in “Hotel Transylvania”?
a) Mary
b) Marvis
c) Madeline
b) Marvis
What verb means “to make someone very scared”?
Frighten or terrify
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable did the Irish and Scottish carve on Halloween?
a) turnips
What green creature made by Dr. Frankenstein is afraid of fire?
Frankenstein’s monster
What animal is often seen as a witch’s pet?
Black cat
What is Michael Jackson dressed as in his famous Thriller music video?
A zombie
What does the idiom “Dig your own grave” mean?
to cause your own trouble
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
It comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before All Saints’ Day.
What creature lives in castles, can fly, and breathes fire?
A dragon
What do spiders and webs represent at Halloween?
Fear, mystery, or haunted houses
What is the most popular Halloween costume for dogs?
a) Chucky
b) Ghost
c) Pumpkin
c) Pumpkin
What does the phrase “a skeleton in the closet” mean?
A hidden secret or shame
When did Halloween become popular in the United States?
In the 1800s, when Irish immigrants brought their traditions.
What monster is covered in white bandages and comes from ancient Egypt?
A mummy
Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
To scare away evil spirits or for fun
Which Halloween candy was originally referred to as chicken feed?
a) Tootsie Rolls
b) Candy Corn
c) Skittles
b) Candy Corn
What idiom means “to be very scared,” using the word “bones”?
“It chills me to the bone.”