HALLOWEEN VOCABULARY
A place where ghosts and spirits live
a haunted house
Why did people start wearing costumes on Halloween?
To hide from, confuse or imitate spirits
What food is said to keep vampires away? What metal burns them?
garlic, silver
Where is it celebrated?
The UK
Why is Guy Fawkes Night celebrated?
Guy Fawkes' unsuccessful attempt to destroy the houses of parliament with explosives
The structure made of bones in the body of a person or animal
skeleon
What does “All Hallows’ Eve” mean?
The evening before All Saints’ Day
Where does Dracula live?
Transylvania
What's another name for Guy Fawkes Night?
Bonfire Night
How was the king informed of the plot against him?
by an anonymous letter
Name at least 3 creatures associated with Halloween.
ghosts, witches, werewolves, vampires...
What traditions did Halloween develop from? Name at lest 2 countries/influences.
Celtic, Christian, Irish/Scottish and North American customs
What is the name of the clown in Stephen King's It?
Pennywise
What do people burn on Guy Fawkes Night?
a Guy, an effigy, a dummy
What was the nickname for the event that was unsuccessful?
The Gunpowder Plot
A pumpkin with a face carved in it.
What vegetable was commonly carved in Ireland before pumpkins?
turnips
According to Google, this candy is the #1 best-seller for Halloween?
Reese’s Peanut Cups
Name at least 3 foods eaten on the Guy Fawkes Night.
marshmallows, baked potatoes, hot dogs, tomato soup, toffee apples
What was the name of the king?
James I.
- To wear special clothes for a game or party.
- To wear costumes and go door-to-door, asking for candy.
- to dress up (as)
- (to go) trick or treating
Which old festival is often connected with Halloween’s early history?
Samhain
How many bones are in a human skeleton?
206
What’s the 1st rhyme of a poem/saying associated with the celebration?
"Remember, remember, the 5th of November…"
The year when he tried to kill the king.
1605