Halloween Costumes
Who wears a pointy black hat?
Witch
In what country did Halloween start?
Ireland (The ancient Celtic)
What does it mean to bob for apples?
Try to grab apples out of a tub with your teeth
What is Ireland's Halloween tradition called?
Festival of Samhain
Who drinks blood?
Vampires
Why did people dress up costumes?
To hide from ghosts
What kinds of movies do people watch on Halloween?
Horror
In Japan, what do they light to honor the spirits of the dead?
Lanterns
What monster howls at the moon?
What is the central theme of Halloween?
The transformation from summer to winter OR To honor loved ones that have passed
What is it called when children go to houses to ask for candy?
How long do spirits stay in the land of the living in Nigeria?
Six or more months
What monster comes from Egypt?
Mummies
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What are some objects that families put on altars (ofrendas) during Dia de los Muertos?
Marigolds, Sugar Skulls, Pan de Muerto, Candles
What character was brought back to life and is green?
Frankenstein
What was Halloween called originally?
All Hallows Eve
What are houses decorated with?
Pumpkins (Jack-O-Lanterns), Skeletons, Spooky Themes
Where is it popular to carve pumpkins?
Ireland and the United States