In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Wales
England
the USA
What does the word Hallow mean?
spirit
saint
sin
spook
In what century did the practise of trick-or-treating begin?
14th century
16th century
18th century
17th century
What did people think it happenned on Halloween?
it was the beginning of winter
the souls of the dead came back to the Earth
wizzards and witches came out to do magic
What is the phobia of Halloween called?
Hellenologophobia
Triskaphobia
Hallophobia
Samhainophobia
What does the word Halloween mean?
Night of the Dead
Holy night
Day of the Dead
Blessings
What country celebrates the Day of the Dead on 31st October?
Peru
Mexico
China
India
In Medieval Europe, people used to think witches can tranform into an animal. Which one?
A rat
An owl
A bat
A snake
What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?
You will find love of your life
You will win a lot of money
You will have bad luck
You will be protected by a spirit of your loved person
Why did people put the lantern outside?
To see while they were having a party
To be friendly with evil spirits
To frighten evil spirits
What two colours are typical for Halloween?
BLACK (symbolizes death) and ORANGE (symbolizes harvest in autumn)
On Halloween it is traditional to „bob“ for what kind of fruit?
apples
oranges
plums
pears
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?
Your death
The devil
Your future spouse
Your dead ancestors
If you want to keep spirits out of your home on Halloween, what should you sprinkle on your doorstep?
garlic
thyme
salt
holywater
From which region in the world do pumpkins originate?
North America
Central America
South America
Before pumpkins, what were the first lanterns made of?
melons
turnips
potatoes
coconuts
