Trivia
Trivia
Traditions/Origins
Superstition
100

What is a woman who rides a broom called?

A witch

100

Walking under this item is considered to bring bad luck. What is it?

Under a ladder.

100

Children and adults go trick-or-treating in America. True or false?

Trick-or-treating is only for children. In fact, in some cities in America, it’s illegal to go trick-or-treating if you are older than 12 years old.

100

Vampires are a well-known Halloween creature, but what are they believed to be doing to gain power and survive?

Sucking human blood

200

Orange and black represent Halloween. 

What does black represent?

Death.

200

What does the phrase “Trick or Treat” mean?

Give us a treat or we’ll play a trick on you.

200

Halloween is always the last Friday in October. True or false?

Halloween is always October 31, the last day of the month. Halloween can be any day of the week.

200

What do you use to kill a vampire?

A wooden stake

300

A bonfire is a symbol of Halloween. What does “bon” mean?

Bones!

A long time ago people threw cow bones into the fire on Halloween to scare away ghosts.

300

What is the day after Halloween called?

All Saints Day

300

In which country did Halloween originate?

Ireland.

300

What food should you eat to avoid Dracula on Halloween?

Galic.

400

In Scotland, what vegetable was traditionally carved into a jack-o-lantern?

Turnips.

400

What is the name of the classic Halloween song by Michael Jackson?

“Thriller”

400

In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday that coincides with Halloween?

Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

400

What is the purpose of bobbing for apples during Halloween?

A divination game to predict future romance.