Halloween Trivia

In which country did Halloween originate?

• Ireland

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

What was the original purpose of Halloween?

• To celebrate the end of the harvest season and ward off evil spirits.

• To celebrate the arrival of spring and new beginnings.

• To honor the dead and ancestors.

• To commemorate the birth of a famous historical figure.

What is the significance of the Jack-o'-lantern in Halloween?

• The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from an Irish folktale about Stingy Jack.

• The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a Native American myth about a trickster spirit.

• The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a Scottish legend about a mischievous spirit.

• The Jack-o'-lantern is a symbol of Halloween and originated from a Mexican tradition.

What is the traditional Halloween activity of bobbing for apples?

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a large basin or bucket of water using only their hands.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a large basin or bucket of water using only their mouths.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab oranges from a large basin or bucket of water using only their mouths.

• Bobbing for apples is a traditional Halloween activity where participants try to grab apples from a small bowl of water using only their feet.

What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween is believed to have originated from?

• Samhain

• Beltane

• Imbolc

• Lughnasadh

What is the meaning of the word 'Halloween'?

• Day of the dead

• Harvest festival

• Celebration of witches and ghosts

• Evening before All Hallows' Day

What is the most popular candy for trick-or-treating in the United States?

• M&M's

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

• Snickers

• Kit Kat

What is the fear of Halloween called?

• Halloweentophobia

• Pumpkinphobia

• Costumephobia

• Samhainophobia

What is the traditional Halloween costume for witches?

• black dress with a pointed hat

• green dress with a pointed hat

• purple dress with a pointed hat

• orange dress with a pointed hat

What is the name of the famous Halloween song by Michael Jackson?

• Bad

• Thriller

• Beat It

• Smooth Criminal