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