HKK Halloween 2025

The word “Halloween” comes from a phrase meaning:

• Holy Night

• All Hallows’ Eve

• Spirits’ Evening

• Night of the Dead

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which ancient festival inspired modern Halloween traditions?

• Samhain

• Beltane

• Yule

• Lughnasadh

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What date is Halloween celebrated on?

• October 25

• November 1

• October 30

• October 31

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

• To scare away evil spirits

• To honor ancestors

• To confuse neighbours

• To celebrate harvest

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which colour combination became traditional for Halloween due to its link with harvest and darkness?

• Red and purple

• Silver and green

• Gold and blue

• Orange and black

What do people traditionally say when they go from door to door on Halloween night?

• “Give me candy!”

• “Trick or treat!”

• “Boo!”

• “Happy Halloween!”

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does a full moon often symbolize in horror stories?

• Werewolves

• Ghosts

• Sunshine

• Good luck

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a common Halloween party game where players try to catch apples with their teeth?

• Apple jump

• Catch the fruit

• Bite the apple

• Bobbing for apples

What’s the name of the Addams Family’s tall butler?

• Thing

• Uncle Fester

• Lurch

• Gomez

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 2023, which pop star released a Halloween-themed music video for Dance the Night (Dark Remix)?

• Billie Eilish

• Dua Lipa

• Olivia Rodrigo

• Taylor Swift

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7