Halloween History
Which pagan holiday is the basis for Halloween?
Samhain
What was the original jack o lanterns carved out of?
Turnip
What treat is most associated with Halloween?
Candy
What is a common trick from trick or treaters if a house does not offer candy on halloween night?
Egging/tping a house
Which classic creature was popularized by Bram Stoker
Vampires
What is the other name for Halloween, which serves as the original name?
All Hallows Eve
As part of Samhain, people would dress as animals and roam the streets. In order to keep the mischievous from playing tricks, they would hand out treats to those in costumes. What tradition is based on this practice?
Trick or treating
What is a common apple treat for Halloween?
Caramel/candied apple
Soaping was the most common prank in the 1950s. What was it?
Throwing soap on windows
Which undead creature has roots in Haitian folklore?
Zombie
What did the Celts celebrate at Samhain?
The New Year
Many current Halloween traditions were brought to America by which group of immigrants?
The irish
Which savory snack is popular to make after carving a pumpkin?
Pumpkin seeds
True or false: in the early 1900s, America considered banning Halloween
True
The grim Reaper originated in the 14th century England after what event?
The black plague
At Samhain, it was believed that the spirits of the Dead needed help finding their way to the underworld. Name 2 of the 3 things they did to help the spirits pass
Animal sacrifice, light bonfires, dress up as animals
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples?
Fortune telling
What is the most popular Halloween candy by sales?
Reese's cups
In 1980s Detroit, what was the most common, illegal "trick" done on Halloween night
Arson
This creature is documented in the Epic of Gilgamesh, Greek mythology, and Nordic folklore.
Werewolf
All Hallows/All Saints Day is now celebrated on Nov 1. What was the original day of the year it was celebrated on?
May 13th, January 31st, or September 19th
May 13th
What was the name of the character that inspired the tradition of the jack o lantern
Stingy Jack
Chicken Feed was the original name for which popular Halloween candy?
Candy corn
In Scotland, in order to obtain candy, one would do a trick. What could this trick be?
Song, dance, poem, performance
Poltergeist means what in German
Noisy ghost