History & Orgins
Halloween began from this ancient Celtic festival marking the end of harvest.
What is Samhain?
This bright orange flower, called cempasúchil, guides spirits with its scent.
What is a marigold?
On Halloween, people often give out this to trick-or-treaters.
What is candy?
This black animal is said to bring bad luck if it crosses your path.
What is a black cat?
Kids often wear these to become different characters on Halloween.
What are costumes?
Día de los Muertos originated in this country.
What is Mexico?
Jack-o’-lanterns were originally carved from this vegetable before pumpkins.
What is a turnip?
Pan de muerto is a sweet bread made for which celebration?
What is Día de los Muertos?
This vampire is based on an old Eastern European legend.
Who is Dracula?
Día de los Muertos is celebrated on these two dates each year.
What are November 1st and 2nd?
The word “Halloween” comes from the phrase “All Hallows’ ___.”
What is Eve?
The ofrenda is built for this purpose during Día de los Muertos.
What is to honor and welcome back the spirits of loved ones?
Sugar skulls are decorated with bright colors and are called this in Spanish.
What are calaveras?
This Mexican legend tells of a woman who cries for her lost children.
Who is La Llorona?
This Disney-Pixar movie beautifully represents the meaning of Día de los Muertos.
What is Coco?
The Spanish word muertos means this in English.
What is the dead?
The skull symbol, or calavera, represents this idea about death.
What is that death is part of life?
This hot drink made of corn, chocolate, or rice is often enjoyed during Día de los Muertos.
What is atole or champurrado?
The belief that spirits visit the living on Día de los Muertos connects to this idea.
What is the spirit world and afterlife?
Many communities celebrate Halloween by going to these events for fun and safety.
What are school or community festivals/trunk-or-treats?
Día de los Muertos combines Indigenous beliefs with traditions from this religion.
What is Catholicism?
The colors orange and black are used in Halloween because they symbolize these two things.
What are harvest (orange) and darkness or death (black)?
During Día de los Muertos, families often leave this type of food on the altar.
What is their loved one’s favorite food?
This Irish myth about a man named “Stingy Jack” inspired what Halloween decoration?
What is a jack-o’-lantern?
Día de los Muertos reminds people to celebrate this instead of fearing death.
What is life and the memory of loved ones?