Halloween

In the United States, more candy (sweets) is sold on October 28th than on any other day of the year.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Over 10% of annual candy sales happen the days leading up to Halloween.

The first Halloween was in Norway.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.

In the UK, black cats bring bad luck.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Black cats are considered to bring good luck in the UK and bad luck in the US.

In the United States, Halloween is the most commercial holiday of the year.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Christmas is the most commercial holiday of the year.

In many countries such as France and Australia, Halloween is considered to be a very commercial American influence.

• True

• False

Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and black is typically a symbol of death and darkness.

Jack O'Lanterns are named after a man who was called Jack.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. According to Irish legend, Jack O'Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack.

Halloween originated around 1000 B.C.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Scholars say that Halloween originated around 4000 B.C.

What vegetable do we use to make Jack O'Lanterns ?

• Mushroom

• Pumpkin

• Potato

• Onion

What activity is this ?

• Treat or trick ?

• Trick or Candy ?

• Give me candy.

• Trick or Treat ?