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100

Mexico has this version of Halloween.

What is the Day of the Dead?

100

Originally this was done to ward off ghosts

What is wearing a costume?

100

When was Halloween invented? 

What is about 2500 years ago?

100

This black animal is often regarded as a bad omen and popular on Halloween.

What is a cat?

100

This famous Mexican tale involved a ghost of a woman who murdered her kids.

What is "La Llorona"?(The crying woman)

200

This is Germany's version of Halloween.

What is Totensonntag or Sunday of the Dead?

200

What are the carved pumpkins called? 

Jack-o-lantern!

200

The original purpose of Halloween.

What is the ward off ghosts?

200

This mammal has wings and is blind.

What is a bat?

200

This Japanese story is about a woman in the mountains.

What is "The Snow Woman"?

300

Protestant Churches celebrate this holiday in contrast to Halloween.

What is Reformation Day?

300

This fruit is often covered with caramel or taken from a keg of water using only one's teeth.

What is an apple?

300

The originators of Halloween.

Who are the Celts?

300

A pumpkin with a face carved into it and a lantern inside of it is called...

Jack-o-lantern!

300

This story is about a man who is not allowed in Heaven or in Hell.

What is Jack O'Lantern?

400

In China this celebration is done to honor the dead.

What is the Hungry Ghost Festival?

400
Attractions people visit on Halloween.

What are haunted houses?

400

The root meaning for the word "Halloween".

What is "Saint's Eve"?

400

This dead creature feeds on living persons and was thought to be the cause of diseases.

What is a vampire?

400

Famous tale of an old woman who found a small body part that she found near her home.

What is "Hairy Toe"?

500

In Japan at this Buddhist festival they honor the dead for 5 days.

What is the Obon festival?

500

People stay at home to enjoy this on Halloween.

What are parties and movies?

500

The purpose of the Catholic Church for Halloween.

What is to pray for the souls going to Heaven and to all the Saints?

500

All of the bones that make up the human body are called...

Skeleton!

500

This vampire was based on a real life historic figure who defended his country from invasion and fought criminals.

Who is Dracula?