Halloween Celebrations Around the World

In which country do people dress up in costumes and go trick or treating?

• England

• Scotland

• Mexico

• China

Which ancient festival is celebrated in Scotland and Ireland during Halloween?

• Sawin

• Day of the Dead

• Hungry Ghost Festival

• Oban

What do people in Scotland and Ireland do to frighten away evil spirits during Halloween?

• Light fires inside turnips

• Leave gifts for spirits and fairies

• Visit haunted houses

• Set boats on fire

What is the traditional Halloween activity in America for children?

• Trick or treating

• Decorating special lanterns

• Leaving food and drink out in the street

• Visiting haunted houses

Which country celebrates The Day of the Dead instead of Halloween?

• Mexico

• China

• Japan

• England

How long does The Day of the Dead celebration last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What do people in Mexico decorate during The Day of the Dead?

• Lanterns with pictures of loved ones

• Bonfires and fireworks

• Haunted houses

• Boats with lanterns

Which festival in China celebrates the visit of ancestors' spirits?

• Hungry Ghost Festival

• Sawin

• Day of the Dead

• Oban

How do people in China encourage the spirits of their ancestors to visit during the Hungry Ghost Festival?

• Leaving food and drink out in the street

• Dressing up in costumes and masks of skulls

• Visiting haunted houses

• Setting boats on fire

Which country celebrates the visit of spirits with a festival known as Oban?

• Japan

• Mexico

• China

• Scotland