Halloween

Halloween

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In the UK, black cats bring bad luck.

• True

• False

False – Black cats are considered to bring good luck in the UK and bad luck in the US.

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People made the first Jack-o’-lanterns from pumpkins.

• True

• False

False–They made them from turnips.

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In the US, the 28th of October is the day of the year that people buy the most candy.

• True

• False

True – Over 10% of annual candy sales happen the days leading up to Halloween.

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People believe that Halloween started in Norway.

• True

• False

False – Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

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Jack O’Lanterns are named after a man who was called Jack.

• True

• False

True – According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack.

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In the US, people spend $2 billion on Halloween costumes.

• True

• False

False – $3 billion is spent on Halloween costumes.

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Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween.

• True

• False

True – Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween.

Orange is a symbol of strength

and endurance and black is typically a symbol of death and darkness.