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What date is Halloween celebrated on every year?
October 31
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What phrase do children traditionally say when they go door to door for candy?
Trick or treat!
100
In which country did the tradition of Halloween originate?
Ireland (and technically also has Scottish roots)
100
What is the Mexican holiday called that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones around the same time as Halloween?
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
100
What’s the name of the friendly ghost from the classic children’s movie?
Casper / Casper the Friendly Ghost
200
What vegetable were Jack-o’-lanterns originally made from before pumpkins?
Turnips
200
Name at least 3 things people are commonly dressed as on Halloween?
ghost, mummy, witch, devil, tv/movie/game character, pumpkin, ghostbusters, an Adams, ...
200
Is a pumpkin a vegetable or a fruit?
Fruit
200
Garlic keeps who away?
Vampires
200
What is the name of this Family
The Addams Family
300
What animal is a symbol of bad luck?
black cat
300
What do people often do to avoid bad luck/ to not jinx something or someone?
Knock on wood
300
Which Christian holiday follows Halloween on November 1st?
All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day)
300
Halloween is believed to have evolved from which ancient Celtic festival?
Samhain
300
Which animated film features Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
400
Which sweet treat is often associated with Halloween in the U.S., especially in yellow, orange, and white colors?
Candy corn
400
What was the purpose of wearing costumes in ancient times during Samhain?
To disguise oneself from evil spirits
400
Riddle:
I have 13 hearts but no other organs. What am I?
A deck of cards ;)
400
Riddle:
I have a body, arms, legs and a head, but I’m heartless and have no guts. What am I?
A skeleton (or a doll)
400
What is the name of the hotel run by Count Dracula?
Hotel Transylvania
500
In Scotland and Ireland, children traditionally played what game on Halloween involving apples?
Bobbing for apples (or “dooking” for apples in Scotland)
500
What is a group of witches called? A c....
A coven
500
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
500
Riddle:
Who makes it, has no need for it.
Whoever buys it won’t use it.
Who uses it, won’t care.
What am I?
A casket/coffin
500
What is the name of the masked killer in the Halloween film series?
Michael Myers