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The female counterpart of a wizard.
a witch
This animal has eight legs and loves living in dusty corners.
a spider
What 2 colours are most associated with Halloween?
Black and orange
What day is Halloween on?
October 31st
What other two holidays around the world do you know that celebrate spirits as Halloween?
Dušičky (Czech republic)
Día de los Muertos (Spain)
This monster actually does not have a name; he is known by his creator's instead. This monster is a result of a scientific experiment.
Frankenstein's monster
Some people think this animal is bad luck, especially if it should cross your path.
a black cat
Name five things children can dress up as on Halloween.
superhero, princess, pumpkin, skeleton, alien, monster, ghost, witch, zombie...
What do children say when they go from house to house in their costumes?
Trick or treat
Today, people ask for candies, but before that, Americans dressed up in costumes and went door to door asking for ...?
food or money
This creature haunts you from the afterlife. Often, you cannot see them, but you can hear them go BOO!
a ghost
This animal is a mammal that flies through the night and navigates using echolocation.
a bat
Name three different vampires from any book, TV series or movie and their origin. Only one representative per title.
Dracula, The Twilight series, The Vampire Diaries, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, Underworld, Shadowhunters, Interview with the Vampire...
Candy corn, a typical Halloween sweet, is usually what 3 colours?
Orange, yellow and white
When in history was Trick or treating banned?
During the WWII.
The governments made sure that youngsters knew that pranks and mischief fell under the same category as sabotage in this time of war.
This symbol reminds us that Halloween originates as a holiday about the dead, and they can "rattle around" with the living on Halloween night.
a skeleton
Person who changes for periods of time into a wolf, typically when there is a full moon.
a werewolf
This symbol is often an abandoned building where spirits are trapped. Beware when you enter!
a haunted house
What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
A spirit of a loved one is watching over you.
What was the original reason costumes were worn on Halloween?
So that ghosts would not recognize them and would mistake them for fellow spirits
Corpse said to be revived by witchcraft
a zombie
A mischievous creature that is usually small and often described as very gross (popular in Scottish, Irish and English folklore).
a goblin
These figures are symbols of the fall season and the harvest. They help to keep the birds away from crops.
a scarecrow
Explain "Apple bobbing" a game often played on Halloween.
The game is played by filling a tub or a large basin with water and putting apples in the water. Players try to catch one with their teeth. Use of arms is not allowed, and the hands are often tied behind the back to prevent cheating.
Why is Halloween called Halloween? What phrase does the name come from?
All Hallows' Eve (hallows - saints, holy people)
A "noisy ghost" which can be, at times, invisible. They haunt a specific person, not a place.
a poltergeist
Originating from the time of the black plague, this spooky creature wears a black robe, has a scythe and is known as "death itself."
Grim Reaper
This symbol's scary face was intended to frighten evil spirits away, you might see them on people's front steps, glowing.
Jack o' Lantern
What did people use to carve before they started using pumpkins?
turnips
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland