Halloween Fun Facts

Question 1

Halloween became a major holiday in North America in which century?

Accepted Answer

19th

Question 2

With the question, "Trick or treat?", the word "trick" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

a threat if no treat is given.

Question 3

How else is Halloween referred to as?

Accepted Answer

All of the answers are correct

Question 4

The name "Jack-o-Lantern" comes from a Irish Christian folktale that tells a story about _____.

Accepted Answer

a soul refused to enter heaven or hell and roams the earth.

Question 5

Bonfires in Ireland and Britain had a purpose for Halloween. What did it serve?

Accepted Answer

Protection from evil spirits.

Question 6

Wearing costumes or "guising" for Halloween originated from ________.

Accepted Answer

Scotland and Ireland

Question 7

True or False: The influence of Halloween in American has spread into other countries.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Some spirits were believed to be dead relatives. What would these dead souls be in search of?

Accepted Answer

Hospitality

Question 9

In Scotland and Ireland, pumpkins were not used to be carved. What plant was used?

Accepted Answer

Turnips

Question 10

In some cultures superstitions, Halloween was viewed as ________.

Accepted Answer

the boundary of this world and the Otherworld thinned.

Question 11

Americans used pumpkins to carve because they are _______ and _______ than turnips.

Accepted Answer

softer/larger

Question 12

True or False: Halloween is Mr. Taylor's favorite holiday.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The Celtic name"Samhain/Calan Gaeaf" marked the end of the harvest season and is also known as

Accepted Answer

"darker half"/winter.

Question 14

In Poland, people would _______ in the forest to comfort the dead souls.

Accepted Answer

pray out loud

Question 15

With the traditions of Halloween were the Aos Sí (pronounced ees shee), which are _____.

Accepted Answer

spirits of fairies.

Question 16

Which is the following is NOT a way to celebrate Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Creating a Christmas list.

Question 17

Offerings were placed outside of a home for the the Aos Sí. What were these offerings?

Accepted Answer

Food and drink

Question 18

It is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from _________.

Accepted Answer

Celtic harvest festivals

Question 19

Some Christians celebrate Halloween by __________.

Accepted Answer

lighting candles on the graves of the dead.

Question 20

The first mass-produced Halloween costumes in America appeared in stores in the ______.

Accepted Answer

1930s

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