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