Halloween
What animal is traditionally associated with witches?
Black cat
How did “fall” get its name?
From leaves falling from the tree during this season.
What does the UNICEF acronym stand for?
United Nations Children Fund.
It was changed from United Nations International Children’s Fund but the same acronym was retained
What is the name of the witch from The Wizard of Oz?
The Wicked Witch of the West
What are the names of the four Great Lakes?
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior
What is a common Halloween decoration made from a hollowed-out pumpkin with a face carved into it?
Jack-o’-lanterns
What are the three fall zodiac signs?
Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
Where does the money raised from UBC UNICEF go to?
UNICEF Canada
Which director is known for his gothic, spooky movies, including Corpse Bride and Beetlejuice?
Tim Burton
How many planets make up the solar system?
8
What is the most popular Halloween costume for kids in the United States?
Superhero costume
What do animals such as moose and caribou shed during autumn?
Antlers
What are the coordinator categories that UBC UNICEF is hiring for this year?
Events, Marketing, and Finance
Who directed the 1960’s horror film Psycho?
Alfred Hitchcock
What is the human body's largest organ?
Skin
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What is the famous autumn festival celebrated in Germany?
Oktoberfest
Which Canada Miss International is a UNICEF Canada Ambassador?
Solange Tuyishime
What is the name of the possessed young girl in The Exorcist?
Regan
Who is the Greek Goddess of victory?
Nike
Why are costumes a Halloween tradition?
Celtics believed that costumes would act as a disguise from the evil spirits that were thought to emerge during the Celtic fall festival, Samhain”
Which U.S. President made Thanksgiving an official national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is UNICEF’s Mission Statment?
“...to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.”
Which horror movie made the highest revenue of all time?
It
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City