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Halloween originated in Ireland.

True

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The word "witch" comes from the Old English wicce meaning "wise woman"

False

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"Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween.

True

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Owls were once thought to be witches.

True: In Medieval Europe, owls were believed to be witches and if an owl’s call was heard, it meant that a person was about to die.

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Trick-or-treating is a "modern" custom.

False: Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door.

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The most popular children’s costumes are witches and ghosts.

False: Princesses and superheroes have been the most popular costumes for children over the last few years. Adults are more likely to dress as witches.

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lifesaver

Give 15 points!

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star

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rocket

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Halloween is the third most commercially successful holiday, coming behind Valentine's Day and Christmas.

False: Halloween is actually the second.

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heart

Other team wins 20 points!

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seesaw

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shark

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thief

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The original symbol of Halloween was a turnip, not a pumpkin.

True

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According to superstition, a person born on Halloween can talk to spirits.

True

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banana

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gift

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fairy

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Vampires dislike garlic.

True

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A pumpkin is a vegetable.

False. It belongs to fruits.

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Trick-or-treating comes from an Old Asian tradition of putting food out to appease vengeful spirits.

False: It comes from an old Celtic tradition where people lit bonfires and made sacrifices to pay homage to the dead who were believed to return on Samhain.

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Halloween was banned during WWII.

True: The government made sure that youngsters knew that pranks and mischief fell under the same category as sabotage in this time of war.

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