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In this country, people often dress as devils and ghouls as part of the Día de los Muertos celebration, honoring the dead.
What is Mexico?
This Disney villainess, known for turning into a dragon, also curses a princess to eternal sleep until true love's kiss awakens her.
Who is Maleficent?
The tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns was originally done with this vegetable in Ireland, not pumpkins.
What is a turnip?
In some cultures, it’s believed that if you cross paths with this animal on Halloween, it brings bad luck and is a sign that a witch is watching.
What is a black cat
It is said that masks or face paint were originally worn to what?
Confuse evil or wandering spirits.
Which country is credited with bringing Halloween to America?
Ireland!
This color is associated with villains in Disney movies, books, and art.
Green
Where did the concept of carving Jack-o'-lanterns come from?
The Irish folktale of Stingy Jack, a trickster who cheated death three times.
According to ancient superstitions, if you hear this animal sound on Halloween night, death is said to be near
What is a dog/wolf howl
Halloween costumes originated from this ancient Celtic festival, where people wore disguises to ward off evil spirits.
What is Samhain?
On "St. Martin's Day," children in this European country carry lanterns and dress as medieval figures while singing for treats, in a tradition that predates Halloween.
What is Germany?
Finish this Disney lyric "Grim grinning ghosts come out to..."
Socialize
In some cultures, it’s believed that placing this herb in your home’s doorway during Halloween can protect you from witchcraft.
What is rosemary or rowan?
In Ukrainian pysanky (egg decorating) this shape is used to trap evil spirits/demons.
Spirals
Halloween costumes for adults became popular during these decades as people started throwing costume parties.
1920s - 1930s
In this country, children wear ghost costumes during "Pangangaluluwa," a local tradition where they sing and ask for alms for the dead.
What is the Philippines?
In "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these three mischievous characters kidnap Santa Claus and try to ruin Christmas.
Who are Lock, Shock, and Barrel?
The world record for the fastest jack-o'-lantern carving (including eyes, nose, mouth, and ears) is how many seconds.
What is 16.47 seconds
On Halloween, a candle will do this if a ghost or spirit is nearby
What is turn blue
Americans spend this many millions a year on pet costumes
$700 million
In this European country, children celebrate Halloween by performing tricks, such as singing or reciting poetry, to earn their treats in the tradition of “trick-or-treating.”
What is Portugal?
This horned figure from Disney’s "Fantasia" summons spirits to dance in one of the darkest sequences in Disney history.
Who is Chernabog?
Black and Orange are the most popular colors seen in Halloween decor. What do these colors represent?
Orange - Harvest
Black - Death
The root fear of Friday the 13th may be traced back to Oct. 13, 1307, because of what event
French King Philip IV ordered mass arrests of members of the Knights Templar. Thousands were arrested, and over a hundred were executed.