Halloween - quiz

What day is Halloween?
1. 1st October
2. 31st October
3. 1st November
Where does Halloween come from?
1. The United States of America
2. Ireland and Scotland
3. England
Where does the name 'Halloween' come from?
1. Hello 'Ween' (the name for a ghost)
2. the name of an old Celtic leader
3. All Hallow's Eve
What did people do traditionally for Halloween in the past?
1. sing and dance all night
2. light fires
3. dress up in costumes
What did people think happened on Halloween?
1. The souls (âmes) of the dead came back to Earth.
2. Wizards and witches came out to do magic.
3. It was the end of winter.
Why did people put a lantern outside their house?
1. to frighten evil spirits
2. to be friendly to the spirits
3. to see while they had a party
What is a Halloween lantern (jack-o'-lantern) made from today?
1. a potato
2. a turnip
3. a pumpkin
What is a pumpkin?
1. a fruit
2. a vegetable
3. a tree
At Halloween we play a game called 'Trick or Treat'. What are 'tricks'?
1. magil spells (sorts)
2. card games
3. practical jokes
At Halloween we play a game called 'Trick or Treat'. What are 'treats'?
1. money
2. sweets^uk / candy^us
3. clothes