The name 'Halloween' is not pagan but actually comes from the Catholic church. True or false?
The word "Halloween" comes from All Hallows' Eve. Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door.
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"Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween. True or false?
True! Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain".
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The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman". True or false?
False! The word witch derives from the Old English nouns [ˈwittʃɑ] ('sorcerer, male witch, warlock') and [ˈwittʃe] ('sorceress, female witch').
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The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips and potatoes. True or false?
True! They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
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In the Czech Republic, the country's president addresses the nation every Halloween wearing a costume. True or false?
False!
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Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween. True or false?
True! Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain", meaning the "end of summer".”
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So many fireworks were set off during Halloween in 2007 that the British Geological Survey initially thought that a minor earthquake had taken place. True or false?
False!
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Halloween was banned during WWII. True or false?
False! 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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Halloween was originally the celebration of the New Year. True or false?
True! "Samhain" was celebrated on the 1st of November so the day before they would celebrate the turning of the new year.
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During the Salem witch trials, two dogs were also executed after being convicted of using witchcraft. True or false?
True!
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Trick-or-treating is a modern custom. True or false?
False! Hundreds of years ago, people dressed up as saints and went door-to-door.
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Owls were once thought to be witches. True or false?
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.
