Halloween trivia

On what date is Halloween celebrated?

• Oct. 31st

• Oct. 30th

• Oct. 32nd

• Nov. 1st

Answer explanation

Nobody chose Oct. 32nd, right? ...RIGHT?

How many JACK-O-LANTERNs were in the picture of question one?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• What?

Answer explanation

Trick question!
THREE Jack-o-lanterns and TWO pumpkins!

Just be glad I didn't ask you how many bats were there. LOL

Pumpkins are a kind of fruit.

• NO

• YES

Answer explanation

A pumpkin, from a botanist's perspective, is a fruit because it's a product of the seed-bearing structure of flowering plants.

On what were Jack-o-lanterns originally carved Instead of pumpkins according to the folklore (民俗傳說)?

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Answer explanation

In pre-industrial revolution Ireland, many would carve turnips, potatoes or other root vegetables and add coals or candles to create makeshift lanterns to help guide those celebrating.

They really look like baby's heads, don't they?

What country was Halloween originated in?

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Answer explanation

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow‑in).

Which US city holds the biggest Halloween parade?

• Los Angeles
• Chicago
• Taoyuan

• New York City

Answer explanation

New York's annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is the world's largest Halloween parade.

Why are black cats associated with Halloween?

• Due to their historical links to witchcraft and superstition.

• Black cats are known for bringing good luck on Halloween.
• Black cats are popular pets during Halloween.
• Black cats are black and they are cats.

Answer explanation

The black cats being “familiars” with witches was rooted in the belief that witches were able to use cats for spying and other dark magic

According to European traditions, what will you see if you stare in a mirror on Halloween?

• A reflection of a witch
• Your own face aging rapidly
• A black cat jumping over you
• the face of your future spouse or a ghost.

Answer explanation

In Scottish folk law, girls believed that if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween, they would see images of their future husbands.

According to a market research in 2024, how many percentage of Americans will be giving out Halloween candy?

• 57%

• 74%

• 97%

• 105%

Which candy is the top choice for many US states on Halloween 2024 according to market research?

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