When do we celebrate Halloween?
on 31st October
What was Dracula’s first name?
Vlad
What kind of cat is symbolic of Halloween?
black
Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
When did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?
in 1920s/1930s
Where does Halloween come from?
Ireland
What monster was created as a science experiment?
Frankenstein's monster
Where did the Witch Trials occur in 1692?
Salem, Massachusetts
What traditional game was often played on Halloween and Bonfire Night?
apple bobbing
What is Halloween called in Mexico?
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos ).
Halloween is thought to be an old _________ tradition.
Celtic
What is the name of a monster which is made of bones?
a skeleton
What are at least two synonyms for a "ghost"?
phantom, spirit, specter, poltergeist, apparition
Who is the villain in the "Halloween" film saga?
Michael Myers
Where does the largest Halloween parade take place?
in Japan
What was the original name of the festival?
Samhain
Where is the home of Count Dracula located?
In Transylvania, Romania
Which local legend is often connected with Halloween?
the headless horseman
What is the "trick" part of trick-or-treating?
vandalism
What is a way to appease the ghosts during Pchum Ben?
throw rice balls into the air
What was Halloween called a long time ago?
Hallows Eve
What do you call a man who practices witchcraft?
a warlock
Which song features a famous dance scene with zombies?
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
What does "hallow" mean?
to make holy
Which country celebrates the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts, where paper money is lit and incense is burnt to appease the spirits of ancestors and deities?
in Hong Kong and China