Halloween is thought to have originated around 1000 years ago.
True
False. It is thought to have originated around 4000 BC
Jack O'Lanterns are named after a man named 'Jack'.
True. In Irish legend he was a miserly man
False
Black and orange are colours traditionally associated with Halloween. Orange represents:
harvested fruits and vegetables
the dwindling sun
strength and endurance
fire and hell
The word Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows Eve
False
True
What do witches use to ride in order to get around town?
broomsticks
In many countries, such as Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence.
False
True
Why did the Headless Horseman get a job?
He was trying to get ahead in life.
What do people “bob” for on Halloween?
Apples
In Hollywood there is a $1,000 dollar fine for using silly string on Halloween.
True. It created mess and provoked fighting
False
It's very common for a full moon to occur on Halloween
False
True
Halloween may have evolved from the Gaelic festival Samhain, pronounced /ˈsaʊɪn/. Say it!
/ˈsaʊɪn/
What is the English word for this?
bonfire
In the UK, black cats are thought to bring bad luck.
False. In the UK they are good luck. And in the USA bad luck
True
What do you call witches' sharing an apartment?
broommates
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
fruit
In Ireland, Halloween is the most commercial festival of the year.
False. It's Christmas!
True
Where do ghosts go on holidays?
The Boohamas.
What date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
What is the name of the Skelton King in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Jack
What is the English word for this?
skull
What did Cousin It from the Adams Family look like?
He was completely covered in long hair.
What is the English word for this?
skeleton
In the USA more candy is sold on 28th October than any other day of the year
False
True. Over 10% of annual candy sales
In which country did Halloween originate?
USA
Ireland
Norway
Finland