Halloween Vocabulary
What do you call a carved pumpkin with a face?
Jack-o'-lantern
What animal flies at night and uses sound to find its way?
Bat
What do kids say when they knock on doors?
Trick or treat
What is the name of the ghost in the movie "Casper"?
Casper
What color are most pumpkins?
Orange
What do children wear on Halloween?
Costumes
What animal is often considered bad luck if it crosses your path?
Black cat
What candy is yellow, orange, and white?
Candy corn
Which pumpkin character waits for the Great Pumpkin?
Linus
What color is associated with witches' hats?
Black
What is another word for "ghost"?
Spirit
What kind of insect spins webs to catch bugs?
Spider
What day is Halloween?
October 31st
Who is the villain in "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Oogie Boogie
What is a common Halloween decoration that looks like bones?
Skeleton
What do witches use to fly?
Broomstick
What bird is known for saying "Whoo! Whoo!" at night?
Owl
Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
To scare away ghosts
What magical sisters are in the movie "Hocus Pocus"?
The Sanderson Sisters
What symbol represents good luck if you find one with four leaves?
Four-leaf clover
What animal do witches often have as a pet?
Black cat
What sea creature is also a Halloween decoration because of its spooky shape?
Skeleton fish
Which country started the tradition of trick-or-treating?
Ireland
In which movie does a boy turn into a mouse at a hotel?
The Witches
What object holds the candy collected during trick-or-treating?
A bucket or bag