Halloween Fun Quiz
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
- Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in Ireland.
In what year was the first recorded instance of trick-or-treating in North America?
- The first recorded instance of trick-or-treating was in 1927, in Alberta, Canada.
What do the colors orange and black associated with Halloween represent?
- Typically, orange symbolizes the harvest and black represents death, linking to Halloween's origins as a festival marking the end of the harvest and the onset of winter.
What is a jack-o'-lantern?
- A jack-o'-lantern is a carved pumpkin, often lit from inside with a candle.
Which vegetable was traditionally carved before the pumpkin?
- Before pumpkins, people carved scary faces into turnips to ward off evil spirits.
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
- The term “Halloween” originates from “All Hallows' Eve”, which means hallowed or holy evening.
What does "trick or treat" mean?
- The phrase "trick or treat" essentially means that if no treat is provided, then a trick may be played.
What animal is commonly associated with Halloween?
- Black cats are often associated with Halloween due to superstitions and folklore.
Which famous horror novel was influenced by a real-life castle known as the Villa Diodati?
- The Villa Diodati is where Mary Shelley got the inspiration for her novel, "Frankenstein".
Which famous magician died on Halloween?
- Harry Houdini, a famous magician and escape artist, died on Halloween in 1926.
