Halloween History
The original name for Halloween
All Saints Eve / All Hallows Eve
Who does Charlie Brown wait for on Halloween?
The Great Pumpkin
A unibrow, hair palms, tattoos, and a long middle finger are signs of this creature.
Werewolf
What is the main activity that people partake in on Halloween
TRICK OR TREATING
These animals were once believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers
Why did the Celtics wear costumes on Halloween?
To ward off ghosts / evil spirits
In this movie, four men try to capture spiritual creatures using special equipment
What is Ghostbusters?
Who is the friendly ghost?
What is Casper?
Fun but messy!
Pumpkin Carving
Jack o’ Lanterns originated in this country where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts on the Samhain holiday.
This word comes from the Old English word "wicce", meaning “wise woman.” The plural for wicce is wiccan. Wiccan were highly respected people at one time.
What is "witch"
This horror film was made in only 21 days in 1978 on a very limited budget
Hint: It features Jamie-Lee Curtis
What is Halloween?
Costumes were made of this, in the early days of celebrating Halloween.
What are animal skins?
What is a haunted house
This Halloween berry also comes in white, blue and green
What is a pumpkin?
Many people still believe that these creatures were created by medieval architects and stone carvers to ward off evil spirits.
Gargoyles
This movie is one of the highest grossing films of all time - the main character just wanted to phone home.
What is E.T?
A costume that is often feared year-round.
What are clowns?
This Halloween party activity is thought to have originated from the roman harvest festival that honors Pamona, the goddess of fruit trees.
What is apple bobbing?
One of the most well known treats given out only at Halloween
VUT IS CANDY CORN!
Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with this candy bar as #1.
What is Snickers
Say his name three times to bring him forward!
BEETLEJUICE!
Created in the lab, but was abandoned, and therefore became a monster.
Who is Frankenstein?
This board game ended up outselling the game of Monopoly in its first full year at Salem. Over two million copies were shipped
What is Ouija board?
These animals are associated with Halloween because, in Medieval Europe, they were thought to be witches. To hear this animal's call meant someone was about to die.
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