When is Halloween celebrated each year?
1st of November
31st of October
30th of October
Which of the following vegetables is mostly associated with Halloween?
Butternut squash
Pumpkin
Zucchini
What is the name of the carved pumpkin that people often make to celebrate Halloween?
John O'Lantern
James O'Lantern
Jack O'Lantern
Halloween originated from which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Why was the original meaning of celebrating Halloween?
To mark the beginning of the pumpkin season
To drive away the evil spirits like witches or ghosts
To celebrate a Saint
Which veggies were used to make Jack O’ Lanterns before people used pumpkins?
turnips
potatoes
onions
Why do people wear masks and costumes on Halloween?
To confuse evil spirits who are looking for humans
To make them stand out in the festival
To hide themselves from other people
The roots of Halloween can be traced back to an ancient festival in Ireland and which UK region?
England
Wales
Scotland
Which of the following terms refers to the fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
Spookitis
Black pumpkin syndrome
What do we call the day after Halloween, or 1st November?
St Andrew’s Day
All Saint’s Day
Advent
When did the tradition of trick-or-treating first appear in the United Kingdom?
16th century
14th century
18th century
What do we call the day after Halloween, or 1st November?
Advent
St Andrew’s Day
All Saint’s Day
Which of the following animals is a common symbol of Halloween?
Owls
Black dogs
Bats
In medieval times, groups of children in Europe knocked on the doors of their neighbours to ask for what in exchange for praying for the souls of the dead?
Flowers
Coins
Food
On Halloween, the Sun appears to be in which constellation?
Cancer
Libra
Leo
What does the word “Hallow” mean in old English?
Saint
Hell
Ghost
