Halloween Trivia Challenge for Kids

How much money is spent on candy each Halloween?

• One billion dollars

• Three billion dollars

• Four billion dollars

• Two billion dollars

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What should you do after eating Halloween candy?

• Drink water

• Go to sleep

• Brush your teeth

• Eat more candy

What was traditionally carved instead of pumpkins for Halloween?

• Cake

• Turnips

• Wood

• Potatoes

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Why are pumpkins preferred over turnips for carving today?

• They are larger and easier to carve

• They are cheaper

• They are tastier

• They are more colorful

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What holiday is Halloween named after?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• All Saints Day

• All Hallows Eve

What was All Hallows Eve later nicknamed?

• Christmas

• Thanksgiving

• Easter

• Halloween

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In which culture did children dress as sparrows and sing?

• Ancient Roman

• Ancient Greek

• Celtic

• Egyptian

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What did children in ancient Greece do while dressed as sparrows?

• Sing and ask for treats

• Dance

• Tell stories

• Play games

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What is the main purpose of Halloween?

• Being scared

• Eating cheese bread

• Having fun

• Giving gifts

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What should you do if you got some trivia questions wrong?

• Give up

• Ask a friend

• Guess the answers

• Watch the Halloween facts video

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