Halloween Around the World Quiz

On what date is Halloween celebrated?

• 30th October

• 31st October

• 1st November

• 15th November

What festival did the Celtic people celebrate on the night before Halloween?

• Samhain

• All Hallows' Eve

• St Andrew's Day

• Teng Chieh

In the UK, what do people traditionally carve for Halloween?

• Coconuts

• Turnips

• Pumpkins

• Watermelons

What is the name of the festival celebrated in China during Halloween?

• Dia de los Muertos

• All Hallows' Eve

• Teng Chieh

• Samhain

In Scotland, what do children traditionally carry for Halloween?

• Lanterns made of turnips

• Lanterns made of pumpkins

• Lanterns made of candles

• Lanterns made of apples

What do American children say when they go trick-or-treating?

• Boo or treat!

• Trick or treat!

• Happy Halloween!

• Give me candy!

What is a 'jack-o'-lantern'?

• A Halloween costume

• A carved pumpkin

• A type of ghost

• A spooky song

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What do people in Romania believe happens at the end of November?

• Spirits go out into the world

• Ghosts return to earth

• Children receive gifts

• Pumpkins are carved

What did people originally receive when trick-or-treating?

• Chocolate

• Fruits and nuts

• Candies

• Cookies

What is Samhainophobia?

• Fear of costumes

• Fear of ghosts

• Fear of Halloween

• Fear of pumpkins