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Q1 On which date is Halloween celebrated? CLICK HERE TO REVEAL October 31stANSWER Q2 According to superstition, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween ... ? a) A dead relative is watching over you, b) You will marry within the year, c) Your house needs cleaning a) CLICKrelative HERE TO REVEAL ANSWERover A dead is watching you. Q3 Who wrote the children’s ‘chiller’ The Witches in 1983? CLICK HERE TO REVEAL Roald Dahl ANSWER Q4 Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight October 31st ...? a) Germany, b) Mexico, c)China? CLICK HERE REVEAL ANSWER b)TOMexico Q5 What name is given to a pumpkin with a face carved into it and illuminated by a candle? CLICKJack HERE o’ TO REVEAL LanternANSWER Q6 It was believed that on Halloween, spirits and other evil creatures roamed the earth, how could you protect yourself from evil ... ? a) Sacrifice an animal, b) Bury animal bones in your front yard, c) Host a 'dumb supper‘ b) Bury animal bones in your CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER front yard Q7 The day after Halloween is known as what? HEREorTOAll REVEAL ANSWER AllCLICK Saints Hallows Day Q8 The ancient Celts began the tradition of wearing masks and costumes on Halloween, was it ...? a) To trick evil spirits, b) To honour the dead, c) To avoid being recognized? CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER a) To trick evil spirits Q9 Which two colours are associated with Halloween? CLICKOrange HERE TO & REVEAL BlackANSWER Q10 According to a Halloween superstition, what should you do if you want to see a witch? a) Light a fire at a crossroads at midnight, b) Put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards, c) Go out on that blind date with your sister's 'really nice' friend. b) Put you clothes on and walk CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER backwards Q11 Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers had a ‘Halloween Hit’ with which song in 1962? CLICK TO REVEAL ANSWER TheHEREMonster Mash Q12 Halloween originated as a pagan festival known as what? a) Beltain, b) Samhain, c) Lughnasadh CLICK HERE REVEAL ANSWER b) TOSamhain Q13 Who wrote the novel Frankenstein? CLICK HERE REVEAL ANSWER MaryTOShelley Q14 According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability? a) They can tell the future. b) They can see and talk to spirits. c) They will be unlucky. b)They can see and talk CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER to spirits Q15 The Salem Witch Trials took part in which U.S. State? CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER Massachusetts Q16 An old North American superstition states that if a cat of one of the following colours crosses your path, it is an omen of bad luck. Which colour is it? a) White b) Calico c) Black CLICK HERE REVEAL ANSWER c)TOBlack Q17 ‘Lamb’s Wool,’ a popular Halloween drink in the 18th century was made of milk and which everyday fruit? CLICK HEREApples TO REVEAL ANSWER Q18 According to superstition, on Halloween night owls would swoop down and feast on the souls of the dying. How could you protect yourself from hungry owls? a) Turn your pockets out, and leave them hanging, b) Sew a penny in your sleeve, c) Walk around your house three time backwards. a) Turn your pockets out, CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER and leave them hanging Q19 Which deadly practice was last carried out in England in 1684? CLICK Witch HERE TOHangings REVEAL ANSWER Q20 What is Samhainophobia the fear of? CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER Halloween A FEW FACTS Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced "sah-win"). The Celts lived in Europe more than 2000 years ago. Halloween is an old tradition in Ireland and Scotland. In those countries, people dressed up and carried lanterns hollowed out from turnips. When people moved from Ireland and Scotland to the United States the tradition was ‘carried’ on. There they started using pumpkins for lanterns, this is where the Jack o’ Lantern comes from. Halloween has changed a lot since its origins. New people have brought new traditions, and changed the old ones.