Halloween Origins and History
On which date did the Celts believe the world between the living and the dead would connect?
October 31
Which Catholic holiday was created to replace the Celtic celebration of Samhain?
All Saints’ Day
Why did Irish immigrants start the tradition of ‘trick or treating’ in the U.S.?
To avoid pranks and tricks
What supernatural powers are associated with a mummy?
Cursing people and strength
What was the name of the festival that celebrated the end of the Celtic harvest season?
Samhain
What do vampires, like Dracula, do to their victims?
Drink their blood
What game is commonly associated with Halloween and involves trying to catch an apple with your mouth?
Bobbing for apples
What is the name of the place where skeletons are commonly found?
Cemetery
The term "Halloween" originally came from which phrase?
All Hallows' Eve
What object is used to create a Jack-o’-lantern?
Pumpkin
What tool is often used by witches to see the future?
Crystal ball
What do people call an abandoned building where ghosts might be found?
Haunted house
Which ancient society celebrated the festival Samhain on October 31st?
Celts
Which character is created from body parts and brought to life by electricity?
Frankenstein's monste
What kind of tricks were children known for doing before “Trick or Treat” became a thing?
Painting on houses
Which term is used to describe a place where people are buried?
Graveyard
What did the Celts do to scare ghosts away during Samhain?
Lit bonfires and wore costumes
Where are headstones or gravestones typically found?
Cemetery
In what decade did trick-or-treating become a common Halloween tradition in the U.S.?
1930s
What type of web is commonly associated with Halloween decorations?
spider web