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Halloween

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  • Halloween is a Christian festivity. True or False?
    False
  • The fear of Halloween is known as Samhainopobia. True or False?
    True
  • Where should you carry a rabbit's foot so as to have good luck?
    On a chain around your neck, or in your left back pocket
  • What are Jack 'O Lanterns?
    They are carved pupmkins used as lanterns.
  • What's the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters?
    Chocolate candy bars
  • Are vampire bats real?
    Yes, they are. They live in Central and South Africa.
  • What are the characteristic colours of Halloween?
    Orange and black
  • What did the Celts believe happened on Halloween?
    They believed that the souls of the dead roamed the streets and villages at night.
  • According to ancient myths, what's the image reflected on a mirror?
    It was believed that the image in a mirror is our actual soul.
  • Where did the Celts live?
    Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe
  • According to superstitions, what happens if a person is born on Halloween?
    They can communicate with the dead.
  • When did Halloween start?
    Around 2000 years ago
  • What animals are considered bad luck omens?
    Black cats, owls and sparrows
  • Why did the Celts dress up with animal skins and heads?
    They wanted to disguise themselves as spirits and demons so that the real ones couldn't distinguish them as being human.
  • How many leaves must a clover have to be a good luck omen?
    Four leaves
  • Name three typical monsters associated with Halloween.
    Vampires, witches, werewolfs
  • The Celts offered human sacrifices to pacify their Gods. True or False?
    False
  • How do wishbones work?
    Two people are to pull apart a dried breastbone of a turkey or chicken and the one who is left with the longer end will have their wish come true.
  • How do you know there is a spirit in the room?
    If the flame of a candle flickers and then turns blue.
  • When is All Saints Day celebrated?
    On November 1st
  • What's the origin of trick-or-treating?
    Girfts and treats were left out to pacify the evil and ensure next year crops would be plentiful.