Monsters, Cryptids and Creatures
Which tall, human-like creature has been captured (fuzzily) on camera across the US and Canada?
What is Bigfoot?
Kimchi is a traditional side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage or radish. What country is Kimchi from?
What is Korea?
The Day of the Dead on November 1st and 2nd honors deceased loved ones with altars, offerings, and festivities in what country?
What is Mexico?
Which Scottish monster has been affectionally nicknamed "nessie"?
What is the Lochness Monster?
The Festival de los Barriletes Gigantes honors deceased loved ones at halloween by flying giant decorated kites which represent the living and their ancestors. In what country is this festival held?
What is Guatemala?
In Japan, what festival honors the spirits of ancestors with lanterns and family gatherings?
What is the Obon Festival?
This traditional Mediterranean treat is soft and chewy. It is made from sugar and cornstarch and often flavored with rose or nuts. What is this candy called?
What is Turkish Delight?
In Japanese folklore, what vengeful spirit is known as an Onryō?
What is a ghost seeking revenge for injustices suffered in life?
The ancient festival of Samhain marks the harvest season and the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead in what country?
What is Ireland (or Scotland)?
In Mexico, what sweet treat made of sugar and decorated with icing is placed on altars during Día de los Muertos?
What are sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar)?
What Native American legend tells of a terrifying Deer-like creature born from greed and cannibalism?
What is the Wendigo?
The Festival de los Barriletes Gigantes honors deceased loved ones at halloween by flying giant decorated kites which represent the living and their ancestors. In what country is this festival held?
What is Guatemala?
What legendary King from Eastern Europe inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula
The legend of Vlad the Impaler.
Hallowstide is a Triduum (three day celebration) in the Catholic calender. Halloween is part of the Hallowstide triduum in the Catholic Church, what does Halloween celebrate?
What is the eve of All Saints Day.