Origin
When is Halloween celebrated on?
Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Which country celebrates The Day of the Dead instead of Halloween?
Mexico
In what country did carving Jack O’Lanterns originate?
Ireland
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
What candy is the SECOND most popular Halloween candy?
Candy corn
Where is Halloween originated from?
an ancient Celtic festival
What is the day after Halloween called?
All Souls Day
What were Jack O’Lanterns carved from before pumpkins were used?
Turnips
Count Dracula is based on a real person - what was his name?
Vlad Dracula, a Romanian prince also nicknamed Vlad Tepes or Vlad the Impaler
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What does the old English word “Hallow” mean?
Saint
Name the two colours most often associated with Halloween today
Black and orange
In what country did carving jack o’ lanterns originate?
Ireland
Just like today, faces were carved into the turnips and a candle was put inside. They were used to frighten people and to drive away evil spirits.
What was Dr Frankenstein’s first name?
Victor
Pumpkins can be orange, white, green, or what other color?
Blue
What do you call a fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
What should Halloween lovers say when knocking on the door?
Trick or treat
The round orange pumpkins that are used for most jack o’ lanterns today are native to what continent?
North America
Where is Transylvania?
Romania
In The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, how many people are killed with a chainsaw?
One
In what two countries was “guising”, the tradition of dressing up in costumes, and going door for food or coins for Halloween most popular?
Scotland and Ireland
In what country was the first written account of children using the phrase “trick or treat” on Halloween?
Canada - in 1927
In what American state is it illegal to dress up like a priest or a nun?
Alabama
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
In the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what is the name of Leatherface’s family?
The Sawyers