Halloween History Around the World

In Poland, all Soul's Day falls on ___________

• October 31

• November 2

• the 10th month of the Lunar Calendar, which is typically September.

• October 30

In Scotland, during the 18th century, people would use which fruit to predict their future spouse's name?

• oranges

• bananas

• apples

• pumpkins

In England, which two holidays are celebrated more frequently than Halloween?

• All Saints Day

• Fire Festival

• All Souls Day

• Pak Ben

In Hong Kong, which holiday focuses on giving gifts to spirits to comfort them and ward off evil spirits?

• St. Andrew's Night

• All Souls Day

• P'chum Ben (Festival of the Dead)

• Yue Lan (Festival of the Hungry Ghosts)

In Scotland, which food to people try to eat from a string while blindfolded?

• apples

• scones

• turnips

• apple tarts

In Cambodia, during Pak Ben, they visit the local pagoda to make offers for ___ days.

• 31

• 14

• 15

• 3

In England, the tradition of giving ______ was the original form of trick or treating.

• soul cakes

• apple tarts

• water filled barrels

• scones

In Romania, Halloween is celebrated around the myth of ____________.

• Frankenstein

• ghosts

• witches

• Dracula

Why do children not typically trick or treat door to door in Hong Kong?

• It is considered rude

• It is too dangerous

• Most people live in high rise apartments

• They do not celebrate Halloween

In Ireland, the original trick or treating was collecting ________________.

• soul cakes

• Italian cookies

• fireworks and pumpkins

• eggs, nuts, and apples