In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate?
Bone and Fire
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
Who wrote the novel Frankenstein? ( Bram Stoker / Mary Shelley )
Mary Shelley
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?
Mexico
Who directed The Nightmare before Christmas? ( Henry Selick / Tim Burton )
Henry Selick
Apart from sucking human blood, what do vampires and bats have in common?
They only come out at night.
What type of vegetable is disliked by vampires and is used to frighten them away?
Garlic
What color cat is a symbol of Halloween?
Black
What bone, found in the head, is often used as a symbol of Halloween?
Cranium or skull
True or false: The word ‘hallow’ means saint or holy person?
True
What date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What’s another name for a carved pumpkin?
A Jack-o-lantern
What did kids originally receive when trick or treating? ( Food and drinks / Candy and drinks )
Food and drinks
