Halloween History
(Easy) What date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31
What do people often decorate their houses with for Halloween?
Spider webs
In which animated movie do skeletons and other creatures celebrate a holiday called "The Day of the Dead"?
Coco
What is the name of the undead creature that feeds on blood?
Vampire
In Mexico, what holiday is celebrated around the same time as Halloween and honors deceased loved ones?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What is the common symbol of Halloween often carved from a vegetable?
Jack-o'-lantern (pumpkin)
What type of costume is most commonly worn on Halloween?
Ghost or witch costumes
In which movie would you find the character Freddy Krueger?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Which creature is known for transforming during a full moon?
Werewolf
What country celebrates "Hallowe'en" with traditions similar to those in the U.S., including trick-or-treating?
Canada
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What is the significance of wearing costumes on Halloween?
To ward off evil spirits
What supernatural being is the focus of the film "Dracula"?
Vampire
What type of ghost is said to haunt the living by moving objects in their houses?
Poltergeist
In which Asian country do people celebrate Halloween with themed parties, parades, and often extravagant costumes, particularly in urban areas like Shibuya?
Japan
What do children commonly say when they go door-to-door for candy?
"Trick or treat!"
What traditional sweet treat is commonly eaten in Spain during the days leading up to All Saints' Day?
Huesos de santo (Saint's bones)
In "The Addams Family," what is the name of the family's morbid but beloved child?
Wednesday
What is a reanimated corpse/dead person known as?
A zombie
In which country is "Walpurgis Night," celebrated on April 30th, a festival similar to Halloween that involves witches and bonfires?
Germany
What is the traditional name for the festival that Halloween is derived from, celebrated by ancient Celts?
Samhain
What is the traditional game played at Halloween that involves apples?
Bobbing for apples
In "The Nightmare Before Christmas," who is the main character that tries to bring Christmas to Halloween Town?
Jack Skellington
What mythical creature is known for luring sailors to their doom with their singing?
Siren
In which country do children traditionally go door-to-door dressed as "guisers" during a Halloween-like festival?
a) England
b) Wales
c) Scotland
d) Northern Ireland
C) Scotland