Halloween Trivia

Which ancient festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?

• Oktoberfest

• Samhain

• Mardi Gras

• Dia de los Muertos

What is the traditional purpose of Halloween costumes?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To scare children

• To honor the dead

• To ward off evil spirits

Which country is credited with starting the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween?

• United States

• Mexico

• Canada

• Ireland

What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween is based on?

• Beltane

• Imbolc

• Lughnasadh

• Samhain

What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?

• Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

• M&M's

• Kit Kat

• Snickers

What is the traditional Halloween activity of bobbing for apples?

• 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 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 apples from a small bowl of water using only their feet.

What is the purpose of placing jack-o'-lanterns outside during Halloween?

• To attract witches and vampires.

• To scare away ghosts and goblins.

• To ward off evil spirits and welcome friendly spirits.

• To celebrate the harvest season.

What is the traditional Halloween color?

• orange

• red

• green

• blue

What is the significance of the black cat in Halloween folklore?

• Black cats are considered sacred and bring good luck in Halloween folklore.

• Black cats are believed to be messengers of the devil in Halloween folklore.

• Black cats are thought to have the power to curse people in Halloween folklore.

• Black cats are associated with superstitions and are believed to bring bad luck or be a symbol of witchcraft.

Which of these options presents examples of commonly used halloween costumes?

• Doctor, policeman, lawyer, teacher

• Mummy, witch, vampire, werewolf

• Mummy, dog, cat, doctor, policeman

• Witch, teacher, angel, pop singer