Facts
Words
Games/Foods
Beliefs
Traditions
100

In what country did Halloween originate?

Ireland

100

What is another word for tradition?

a) culture b) custom c) holiday

custom

100

Describe the game Snap-Apple

Similar to bobbing for apples, appled are hung on doorframes or trees and people have to try to bite them

100
What is a halloween superstition, or belief in Belgium?

Black cats are bad luck

100
Name 3 countries that celebrate Halloween with parties

US, Canada, Ireland, France

200

This country wears mostly scary costumes and not cute costumes like super heroes and princesses

France

200

What is the difference between urban and rural?

urban=city, rural=countryside

200

Describe the game Knock a Dolly

Similar to ding dong ditch; prank where children knock on the door and run away

200

Hong Kong believes that the dead return for 24 hours during this celebration

Yue Lan

200

What is Teng Chieh and where is it celebrated?

China, food and water are placed in front of pictures of deceased with lights to clear their path as they travel to Earth on Halloween

300

Obon Festival is celebrated in July and August in this country

Japan

300

Halloween is a foreign holiday in France. What does foreign mean?

Not from there

300

What is Bambrack, where does it come from, and what can you learn from eating it?

Fruitcake from Ireland that tells your fortune

300

Name 3 countries that believe the dead return during Halloween time

Answer varies

300

In this country, kids trick or treat in stores not homes

France

400

Name something done in Mexico to celebrate Halloween

answers will vary

400

Japan does not celebrate a Western style halloween. What do they mean by western?

referring to America and Europe

400

What is a dessert prepared in Mexico for Dia de los Muertos?

Pan de Muerto

400

This country believes that gifts will keep angry ghosts away that may be looking for revenge

Hong Kong

400

In this country, people hide their knives on Halloween night to risk harm to and from returning spirits

Germany