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Name 5 popular types of Halloween costumes worn by children.
Princesses, Ghosts, Dinosaurs, Cartoon Characters, Skeletons, Vampires, Witches, Superheroes, Mermaids, Animals, etc.
Halloween was created in these European countries with rich roots in paganism.
Ireland and Scotland (Celtic)
Which colors are associated with Halloween?
Orange, black, and white
This animals is most often associated with Witches.
Black Cats
In the Middle Ages, people believed that witches could turn themselves into black cats to avoid detection.
In Mexico, Halloween is called this:
Day of the Dead
This is the most popular type of chocolate given out on Halloween night.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Halloween was once also called this/these names:
Hallows Eve, Witches Night, All Hallows Eve, and Summers End.
Jack-o-lanterns were named after a man with this first name.
Jack!
Prior to candy, this was collected by children on Halloween night.
Food- fruits, nuts, breads
This icon and rock n roll legend is still a popular Halloween costume choice for adults today.
Elvis Presley
This holiday is the only one to beat out Halloween in commercial sales.
Christmas
It is said that you should sprinkle this spice and common household ingredient on your doorstep Halloween night to ward off evil spirits.
Salt
Name other uses for pumpkins besides carving them for Jack-o-lanterns.
Pumpkin seeds, pies, soups, natural facials, feeding wildlife, and more!
Finding or crossing paths with this insect on Halloween night is considered a sign of good luck.
Spider
In the Bible Belt state of Alabama, it is illegal to dress up as this for Halloween:
Priest or nun
This chewy candy still popular at Halloween, were also often sent to soldiers during the Korean War.
Tootsie Roll
This popular religion has heavily influenced todays version of Halloween.
Christianity
This beloved and hated Halloween candy is over 100 years old!
Candy Corn
Invented in the 1800's, its 3 colors were cutting edge for the time due to the strenuous labor of making them.
This infamous 1920's magician died tragically on Halloween night.
Harry Houdini
Many cities forbid shelters to adopt this animal in the month of October.
Black Cats
Candy corn was once marketed as "feed" and used this animal on their packaging.
Chicken
It was originally marketed as "chicken feed" with a cute rooster on the package.
According to myth, costumes are worn on Halloween to ward off what?
Evil spirits, Ghosts and demons
This Halloween party game involving a popular fruit became popular for coinciding with the end of harvest season.
Bobbing for Apples
Before pumpkins, this vegetable was used to carve scary faces into for Halloween.
Turnips
More than twice as much chocolate is sold on Halloween than during this chocolate famous holiday.
Valentines Day