Origins
What ancient festival did Halloween come from?
Samhain
How do people get their costumes?
They make or buy it.
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
October 31st
What day is considered unlucky?
Friday the 13th
What monster is known for biting people anddrinking blood?
A vampire.
In which country did Samhain mainly take place?
Ireland
What kind of costumes did people use to wear for Halloween?
Scary costumes like ghosts or witches.
What do kids do when they go "trick-or-treating"?
They ask for candy from houses.
Why do some people think black cats are unlucky?
They are often connected to witches and bad luck.
What spooky creature flies at night and is often seen with witches?
A bat.
Why did the Celts light big fires and wear costumes during Samhain?
To scare away ghosts and spirits.
What are some popular costumes for kids today?
Superheroes, princesses, or animals.
What fruit do people carve for Halloween decorations?
Pumpkin
What number is often seen as bad luck in many countries?
13
What monster is a man that turns into a large, hairy creature at full moon?
A werewolf.
What Christian holiday helped Halloween grow?
All Saints' Day (or All Hallows' Day).
In the past, what did people make costumes from?
They used animal skins and old clothes.
What do people usually put inside pumpkins on Halloween?
Candles
What do some people avoid walking under because it is thought to bring bad luck?
A ladder
What is believed to haunt old places?
A ghost.
Why did people carve faces into turnips or pumpkins during early Halloween?
To scare away evil spirits.
What were the first Halloween costumes meant to do?
To scare away ghosts and spirits.
What happens if the house owners don't give out candy?
The kids do some tricks on them (toilet paper, eggs, etc.)
What can breaking a mirror bring, according to superstition?
Seven years of bad luck
What scary creature is made from different body parts and brought to life by a scientist?
Frankenstein's monster