Halloween Traditions and Customs

What is the date of Halloween?

• November 31

• October 31

• October 30

• November 1

What is the origin of Halloween?

• Halloween started as a Christian holiday to honor saints.

• Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.

• Halloween originated from an ancient Egyptian celebration.

• Halloween is derived from a Roman harvest festival.

What do people traditionally carve for Halloween?

• Pumpkins

• Carrots

• Watermelons

• Coconuts

What is the significance of the color orange on Halloween?

• The color orange symbolizes the spooky nature of Halloween.

• The color orange is associated with the winter season.

• Orange is used to represent ghosts and spirits.

• The color orange represents the fall harvest and is associated with pumpkins.

What is the name of the famous Halloween song?

• Monster Mash

• Sweet but psycho

• Somebody's Watching Me

• Love Hurts

What do children often say when they go trick-or-treating?

• trick or treat

• candy please

• happy Halloween

• give me sweets

What is a common Halloween costume for kids?

• dinosaur

• superhero

• pirate

• ghost

What is the purpose of a jack-o'-lantern?

• To be used as a cooking ingredient

• To serve as a decoration for Halloween and to ward off evil spirits.

• To represent good luck in the harvest

• To serve as a light source for homes

What type of food is commonly associated with Halloween?

• Chocolate cake

• Candy

• Hot dogs

• Pumpkin pie

What is the name of the festival that influenced Halloween?

• Samhain

• Yule

• Lughnasadh

• Beltane