Halloween Quiz

Halloween originated from which ancient festival?

• Beltane

• Imbolc

• Celtic Fest

• Samhain

The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween started to

• ward off evil spirits

• celebrate the end of summer

• welcome the winter season

• bring good luck

Which vegetable was originally carved instead of pumpkins?

• Radish

• Carrot

• Beetroot

• Turnip

The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve.” What does “hallow” mean?

• Scary

• Holy

• Haunted

• Evil

What does the “trick” in “trick-or-treat” refer to?

• A dance

• A scary costume

• A candy

• A joke or prank

Halloween’s colour scheme (orange and black) represents:

• Warmth and friendliness

• Fall and darkness

• Life and death

• Fire and ash

Which country is most often credited with starting Halloween traditions?

• United States

• Ireland

• Scotland

• England

The largest Halloween parade in the world takes place in:

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Salem

• Chicago

The fear of Halloween is called:

• Halloweentobia

• Samhaphobia

• Phasmophobia

• Samhainophobia

What animal is commonly associated with witches and Halloween?

• cat

• dog

• owl

• crow