Halloween Traditions Around the World

Which country celebrates El Dia de los Muertos?

• Mexico

• Italy

• France

• South Africa

In which country do children anticipate sweets and toys left by their dead relatives on November 2?

• Mexico

• Italy

• France

• South Africa

In which region do people spend time in prayer and visiting cemeteries on Halloween?

• Eastern Europe

• Mexico

• France

• South Africa

Which country has recently embraced Halloween as a time for fun?

• France

• Italy

• Mexico

• South Africa

In which country is Halloween not an official holiday, but some children still dress up and do trick or treating?

• South Africa

• Australia

• Canada

• China

Which country celebrates O-Bon, a festival to honor the dead?

• Japan

• Italy

• France

• South Africa

In which country do Canadians follow similar Halloween traditions as Americans?

• Canada

• Mexico

• France

• South Africa

Which country holds a 'Feast of the Hungry Ghosts' to honor the dead?

• China

• Italy

• France

• South Africa

What do the Japanese believe will light the spirits' way during their festival to honor the dead?

• Bonfires

• Food and water

• Pictures of people who have passed away

• Burning paper money

What do some families in Australia do on Halloween?

• Trick or treating

• Decorating graves

• Attending Mass

• Enjoying a fun night out together