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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?
Ireland - 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
What’s the name of the monster created by Dr. Frankenstein?
Who is Frankenstein’s monster?
What city in America holds the largest Halloween Parade?
New York City - Greenwich Village
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
What was the original name for Candy Corn?
Chicken Feed
What ghost is said to haunt the Tower of London?
Who is Anne Boleyn
In "The Nightmare Before Christmas," these three mischievous characters kidnap Santa Claus and try to ruin Christmas.
Who are Lock, Shock, and Barrel?
Black and Orange are the most popular colors seen in Halloween decor. What do these colors represent?
Orange - Harvest
Black - Death
Scottish folklore says if a woman hangs a wet sheet in front of a fire on Halloween she will see what?
What is her future husband
This pet costume is most popular
What is a pumpkin
In Japan, the festival of Obon honors ancestors with lanterns and family gatherings, but when is it typically celebrated?
July or August
This horned figure from Disney’s "Fantasia" summons spirits to dance in one of the darkest sequences in Disney history.
Who is Chernabog?
Who was the first, First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958.
According to folklore, what are the three main ingredients of a witch’s brew on Halloween night?
The eye of a newt, the toe of a frog and the wool of a bat.