True or False: Jack-o'-lanterns are named after a man who played a trick on the devil and was punished by him
True. In the folktale where Stingy Jack tricks the devil for money, after dying he is forced to roam the earth with only one coal in hollow vegetable for light
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Halloween's origins can be traced back to an old tradition from which country?
Ireland
Germany
USA
Norway
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True or False: Traditionally, dressing up for Halloween started as a way to protect yourself from ghosts and demons walking the earth
True. It was once believed that at the end of October, ghosts and demons could walk the Earth again. To protect themselves, people would dress up as spirits
10
Before jack-o’lanterns were carved as pumpkins, what other root vegetable was commonly used?
apple
potato
corn
turnip
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What can you sprinkle at windows and doorways to ward off evil spirits?
salt
sugar
garlic
sage
15
Pumpkins are native to which country
England
USA
Mexico
Ireland
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According to legends, which creature can turn into a bat
ghost
werewolf
demon
vampire
15
True or False: trick or treating with a blue pumpkin signifies that this person might have specific needs like autism
True. A blue pumpkin bucket might mean that the trick-or-treater has autism or is trying to spread awareness of autism and other neurodivergences
10
True or False: trick or treating with a teal pumpkin signifies that this person might have food allergies
True. Teal pumpkins indicate food allergies - so instead of sweets or food children are given glow sticks.
10
Name 3 Halloween costumes
ghost, witch, wizard, tv or movie character, animal, devil, skeleton, zombie, evil clown, werewolf, warrior, etc
15
What is the most common fear in the US?
heights
spiders
flying
snakes
15
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
15
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints (Hallows) Day
15
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
15
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?
Mexico
15
What type of vegetable is disliked by vampires and is used to frighten them away?