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Name 3 traditional colors associated with Halloween decorations.
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What is the historical origin of Halloween?
a) Ancient Egypt b) Ancient Greece c) Celtic festival d) Roman holiday
c) Celtic festival
What is the name of the night before Halloween, often believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead is thinnest?
a) All Saints' Day b) All Souls' Day c) Mischief Night d) Devil's Night
c) Mischief Night
What date is Halloween celebrated on?
a) October 31 b) November 1 c) October 30 d) October 29
a) October 31
Which of the following is a classic Halloween phrase used by kids when collecting candy?
a) Trick or treat! b) Pumpkin pie! c) Ghostly greetings! d) Candy time!
a) Trick or treat!
Name 3 symbols, things or animals related to Halloween.
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In ancient Celtic tradition, what was the primary purpose of lighting bonfires on the night of Samhain?
a) To cook a feast for the community b) To ward off evil spirits c) To celebrate the harvest d) To signal the end of winter
b) To ward off evil spirits
In Halloween folklore, what are "Jack-o'-Lanterns" traditionally made from?
a) Oranges b) Apples c) Turnips d) Potatoes
c) Turnips
Which vegetable is modernly used for carving Jack-o'-Lanterns during Halloween?
a) Zucchini b) Pumpkin c) Cucumber d) Eggplant
b) Pumpkin
What is the traditional Halloween activity where people visit houses in costumes to collect candies and treats?
a) Jack-o'-lantern carving b) Haunted house tours c) Pumpkin pie eating contest d) Trick or treating
d) Trick or treating
Name 5 iconic Halloween monsters.
Examples: Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, Werewolf, Mummy, and Witch
Halloween is often associated with the harvest season. What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween is believed to have evolved from?
a) Beltane b) Samhain c) Imbolc d) Lammas
b) Samhain
In Irish folklore, there's a creature associated with Halloween known for playing pranks and causing mischief. What is this creature called?
a) Dullahan b) Banshee c) Pooka d) Changeling
c) Pooka
What is the term for the fear of Halloween?
a) Samhainophobia b) Halloweenterror c) Pumpkinphobia d) Jackophobia
a) Samhainophobia
Which expression means "feeling terrified"?
a.) ... gets on my nerves b.) ... makes my blood run cold c.) ... drives me crazy d.) ... busts my guts
b.) ... makes my blood run cold
Name 4 famous horror movies released before the year 2000.
Examples: "The Exorcist" (1973), "Psycho" (1960), "Night of the Living Dead" (1968), "The Shining" (1980), and "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974)
Halloween traditions in America were heavily influenced by Irish and Scottish immigrants. What specific event in the 19th century contributed to the popularization of Halloween in the United States?
a) The publication of "Dracula" by Bram Stoker b) The Salem Witch Trials c) The Potato Famine d) The wave of Irish and Scottish immigration
d) The wave of Irish and Scottish immigration
According to folklore, what should you do if you hear the sound of a banshee wailing on Halloween night?
a) Light a bonfire b) Bake bread c) Prepare a feast d) Lock all doors and windows
b) Bake bread
Approximately how many pounds of candy corn are produced in the United States each year, making it a Halloween staple?
a) 100,000 pounds b) 1 million pounds c) 5 million pounds d) 35 million pounds
d) 35 million pounds
Which of the following phrases is often used to describe a sense of foreboding or fear associated with Halloween?
a) Frightful Friday b) Spooky sensation c) Hair-raising d) Creeping dread
c) Hair-raising
Name 5 obscure and lesser-known Halloween traditions or celebrations from different cultures around the world.
Example: Samhain (Ireland), Día de los Muertos (Mexico), Chuseok (South Korea), Obon (Japan), and Pchum Ben (Cambodia)
The origins of Halloween can be traced back to various ancient festivals, but one of the earliest known is the Roman festival that influenced it. What was the name of this Roman festival?
a) Lupercalia b) Saturnalia c) Floralia d) Vestalia
a) Lupercalia
Halloween has roots in ancient Celtic traditions, including Samhain. What significant practice was associated with Samhain in terms of communication with the spirit world?
a) Divination b) Human sacrifices c) Exorcisms d) Animal migrations
a) Divination
In what year did the tradition of "trick-or-treating" first start in the United States?
a) 1620 b) 1750 c) 1870 d) 1930
d) 1930
In Irish folklore, there's a term for the evil spirits and fairies that are said to roam freely during Halloween night. What is this term?
a) Sidhe b) Puca c) Sluagh d) Leanan Sidhe
c) Sluagh