The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips. True or false?
True! They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
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".”
The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman". True or false?
True!
Halloween originated in Europe but during the 19th century immigrants brought it to North America. True or false?
True! The custom of Halloween came to America in the 1840s with Irish immigrants fleeing a potato famine.
Halloween is the third most commercially successful holiday, coming behind Valentine's Day and Christmas. True or false?
False! Halloween is actually the second.
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.
The most popular children’s costumes are witches and ghosts. True or false?
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.
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.
Halloween was on Monday last year. This year, it's on Tuesday . True or false?
True. It's on Tuesday, October 31.
Jack-o'-lantern is a story about a man who couldn't go to heaven or hell. True or false?
True. Jack couldn't go to heaven or hell after he died because he did something bad.
Halloween color , orange stands for the harvest and winter. True or False?
False. Orange stands for the harvest and fall, while black symbolizes between life and death.
A bat is a symbol of a bad luck. True or False?
False. People believe a black cat is a symbol of a bad luck
Halloween takes its name from All Hallow’s Eve? True or False
True
