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Halloween Superstitions, Traditions, and Fun Facts
Halloween Superstitions, Traditions, and Fun Facts
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1
Both Salem, Mass., and Anoka, Minn., are the self-proclaimed _________ capitals of the world.
Halloween
Valentine's Day
Christmas
Thanksgiving
2
The pumpkin originated in _______ about 9,000 years ago.
Mexico
China
Italy
Iceland
3
What do the Halloween colors of orange and black symbolize?
Light and darkness
All of these
Jack-o'-lanterns and black cats
The turning color of leaves and death of summer.
4
Which country is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Brazil
Germany
Ireland
United States
5
Why did many Americans originally begin leaving bowls of food outside their homes on Halloween?
To feed the neighborhood children.
To feed black cats in the neighborhood.
To satisfy the ghosts so they would not enter the home.
None of these
6
What candy has been made with the same recipe since 1900?
Reese's
Snickers
Candy Corn
Popcorn Balls
7
When did the superstition of black cats being bad luck arise?
the Middle Ages
2000 BCE
the 1900s
the 1800s
8
Where might the superstition of
walking under a ladder
have originated?
Ancient Egypt
America
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
9
Why did people originally place Jack-o'-lanterns outside their homes?
They like the way they look.
They believe it guides lost spirits who wander like Jack.
They believe souls live inside of pumpkins.
They believe it will bring them a good harvest.
10
In 2010 how many people surveyed said they would dress up their pets on Halloween?
60%
4%
12%
75%
11
How much money was spent on Halloween in the US in 2016?
$4.00
$1.2 Trillion
$4.5 Million
$6.9 Billion
12
What was the original belief behind the superstition of black cats?
People believed cats were really bad dogs in disguise.
Black cats were a symbol of the night.
People believed witches turned themselves into cats.
Black cats were a symbol of death and dying.
13
What day is National Candy Corn Day?
November 1st
November 2nd
October 29th
October 30th
14
A typical child's trick-or-treat bag contains about ________ calories.
400
120
2,000,000
11,000
15
Which city holds the record for the most Jack O'Lanterns lit at once? (30,128)
Austin, Texas
Spokane, Washington
Boston, Massachusetts
Anoka, Minnesota
16
What is the world record for heaviest pumpkin?
168 Pounds
2,001 Pounds
245 Pounds
863 Pounds
17
True or False
: The ancient Egyptians believed triangles were sacred.
False
True
18
True or False
: Halloween's deep-seated traditions and superstitions make for a fun holiday!
True
False
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Where do Jack-o'-lanterns hold their origins?
Ancient Roman custom of the gods
It's a French tale about a witch and a spell.
Celtic folklore tells a dark tale about a farmer named Jack.
It's an American tradition.
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Spiders and bats are believed to be companions of...
None of these
Pumpkins
Jack
Witches
