Halloween Trivia
Why did people start dressing up in Halloween costumes?
Many Europeans, including the Celtics, dressed in costumes to repel spirits that they believed came back to Earth on what we now know as Halloween.
Which arachnid is a common symbol on Halloween?
Spiders
Spiders are a common symbol on Halloween. But they may not be as evil as popular culture would have you think. Many myths explain that spotting a spider on Halloween is actually a loved one watching over you.
How many witches are in Hocus Pocus?
3
Winifred, Sarah, Mary
What food do people "bob" for on Halloween?
Apples!
known as bobbing for apples, is a game often played on Halloween. The game is played by filling a tub or a large basin with water and putting apples in the water. Because apples are less dense than water, they will float at the surface.
Halloween is a very popular celebration that is considered to be the second-largest commercially successful holiday in Canada after which one?
Christmas
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What Is The Most Haunted Place In Canada?
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff
There’s been plenty of alleged paranormal activity at the Banff Springs Hotel, but its most famous sprite is a ghostly bride. As the legend goes, the young bride was descending a grand marble staircase – wearing, of course, her wedding gown – when she fell tragically to her death.
Her ghostly figure is said to pace that very hotel staircase. She’s also been caught dancing alone in the ballroom, perhaps waiting for her groom, from whom she was separated much too soon.
When the author started writing her novel about Victor Frankenstein, how old was she?
18 years old
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit.
It is in the same category as a cucumber.
Which province in Canada produces the most pumpkins?
Norfolk County, Ontario
Norfolk has been tops for pumpkin production since at least 2011, when the Statistics Canada Census of Agriculture recorded 1,795 acres of pumpkins grown in Norfolk’s sandy, loamy soil.
In the early days of trick or treating, children were likely to receive these.
Homemade goods like cakes and cookies, as well as coins and toys.
By 1970, storebought candies and chocolates had become the norm (wrapped and sealed treats were perceived as a safer alternative to accepting cookies from strangers).
True or False
The meaning of the name “Frankenstein” is Stone of the Franks.
True
The name “Frankenstein” consists of two German words. The first word is “Frank,” which is the name of a Germanic tribe. The second word is “stein,” which means stone.
The literal translation of this comes to “Stone of the Franks.” In fact, Frankenstein is actually an ordinary name for a castle in this region.
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken Feed
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In which country did Halloween originate?
Britain and Ireland
Halloween had its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. On the day corresponding to November 1 on contemporary calendars, the new year was believed to begin.
When was Halloween celebrated in Canada?
Halloween was introduced to Canada in the 19th century with the arrival of many people from Ireland and Scotland.
As a non-religious, non-ethnic, and non-political holiday Halloween quickly became popular.
What was Dracula’s real name?
Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III)
What are TWO other vegetables that have been carved out on Halloween?
-Potatoes
-Beets
-Turnips
The use of pumpkins as Jack-o’-lanterns didn’t begin until the 1800s. Upon their arrival to the United States, Irish immigrants discovered pumpkins were much easier to carve than turnips.
What is Samhainophobia?
A fear of Halloween
People with this specific phobia feel anxious when they think about or experience anything to do with Halloween. Many people with samhainophobia have gone through a past traumatic situation related to Halloween.
What is the most watched Halloween movie?
Hocus Pocus
This 1993 movie tells the tale of three witches who are brought back to life in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night.
Who wrote the classic Frankenstein book?
Mary Shelley
Top 10 Halloween Candy and Chocolate in Canada
Name 3 of them
1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
2. Skittles
3. M & M’s
4. Starburst
5. Snickers
6. Mars
7. Kit Kat
8. Sour Patch Kids
9. Coffee Crisp
10. Hershey’s Kisses