True or False: The original Jack O'Lanterns were made from turnips and potatoes.
True: They were carved to ward off evil spirits and other unwanted travelers.
True or False: Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
True: Halloween was originally an ancient Irish festival called "Samhain", meaning the "end of summer".”
True or False: The word witch comes from the Old English "wicce" meaning "wise woman".
False: The word witch derives from the Old English nouns [ˈwittʃɑ] ('sorcerer, male witch, warlock') and [ˈwittʃe] ('sorceress, female witch').
True or False: "Samhainophobia" is the fear of Halloween.
True: Halloween was originally an ancient Irish pagan festival called "Samhain".
True or False: Halloween originated in Europe but during the 19th century immigrants brought it to North America.
True: The custom of Halloween came to America in the 1840s with Irish immigrants fleeing a potato famine.
True or False: Halloween was originally the celebration of the New Year.
True: "Samhain" was celebrated on the 1st of November so the day before they would celebrate the turning of the new year.
True or False: 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.
True or False: 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.
