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?
Coins
Food
Flowers
Which of the following animals is a common symbol of Halloween?
Black dogs
Bats
Owls
Which of the following vegetables is mostly associated with Halloween?
Butternut squash
Pumpkin
Zucchini
When did the tradition of trick-or-treating first appear in the United Kingdom?
16th century
18th century
14th century
The roots of Halloween can be traced back to an ancient festival in which UK region?
England
Scotland
Wales
Why do people wear masks and costumes on Halloween?
To hide themselves from other people
To confuse evil spirits who are looking for humans
To make them stand out in the festival
Which of the following terms refers to the fear of Halloween?
Black pumpkin syndrome
Spookitis
Samhainophobia
What do we call the day after Halloween, or 1st November?
Advent
All Saint’s Day
St Andrew’s Day
Apple bobbing is a popular game played on Halloween. Where did this tradition originate from?
The Celts
The Greek
The Romans
When is Halloween celebrated each year?
31st of October
30th of October
1st of November
Why was the original meaning of celebrating Halloween?
To celebrate a Saint
To mark the beginning of the pumpkin season
To drive away the evil spirits like witches or ghosts
What does the word “Hallow” mean in old English?
Hell
Ghost
Saint
What does it mean when you see a spider on Halloween?
A ghost is following you
You are going to have bad luck
A loved one is watching you
What do we call the day after Halloween, or 1st November?
All Saint’s Day
Advent
St Andrew’s Day
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos, instead of Halloween?
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Which of the following food was banned from eating on Halloween in Scotland until 1950?
Sandwiches
Sweets
Sausage Rolls
Which are the two colours mostly associated with Halloween these days?
Orange and Purple
Black and White
Orange and Black
Halloween originated from which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
What is the name of the carved pumpkin that people often make to celebrate Halloween?
John O'Lantern
Jack O'Lantern
James O'Lantern
Which veggies were used to make Jack O’ Lanterns before people used pumpkins?
onions
turnips
potatoes
On Halloween, the Sun appears to be in which constellation?
Leo
Libra
Cancer