When is Halloween celebrated each year?
1st of November
30th of October
31st of October
Which of the following vegetables is mostly associated with Halloween?
Pumpkin
Zucchini
Butternut squash
What is the name of the carved pumpkin that people often make to celebrate Halloween?
James O'Lantern
John O'Lantern
Jack O'Lantern
Halloween originated from which religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
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
onions
potatoes
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 which UK region, along with Ireland?
England
Scotland
Wales
Which of the following terms refers to the fear of Halloween?
Black pumpkin syndrome
Samhainophobia
Spookitis
What do we call the day after Halloween, or 1st November?
Advent
All Saint’s Day
St Andrew’s Day
When did the tradition of trick-or-treating first appear in the United Kingdom?
14th century
18th century
16th 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
Bats
Black dogs
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?
Food
Flowers
Coins
On Halloween, the Sun appears to be in which constellation?
Cancer
Leo
Libra
What does the word “Hallow” mean in old English?
Ghost
Saint
Hell
