Цікаві такти та тести про Halloween

• The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” the night before All Saints’ Day.

• Originally, people carved turnips instead of pumpkins in Ireland and Scotland.

• Halloween is the second highest-grossing commercial holiday after Christmas in the USA.

• The tradition of trick-or-treating comes from an old practice called “souling,” when people went door-to-door asking for food in exchange for prayers.

• Owls, bats, and black cats are often seen as symbols of Halloween because they were associated with witches in old stories.

1. When is Halloween celebrated?
a) October 31
b) December 25
c) November 1

2. What vegetable was originally used to make Jack-o’-lanterns?
a) Pumpkin
b) Turnip
c) Potato

3. Which colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?
a) Red and green
b) Orange and black
c) Blue and yellow

4. What was the ancient Celtic festival before Halloween called?
a) Samhain
b) Christmas
c) Easter

5. Which of these animals is often associated with witches?
a) Dog
b) Cat
c) Rabbit

6. What is “trick or treat”?
a) A Halloween game with candy
b) A Halloween dance
c) A costume competition

7. What sweet treat is most popular on Halloween in the USA?
a) Chocolate
b) Candy corn
c) Cookies

8. What do people traditionally “bob for” on Halloween?
a) Apples
b) Pumpkins
c) Coins

9. Which famous magician died on Halloween?
a) Harry Houdini
b) David Copperfield
c) Criss Angel

10. Where did Halloween originally come from?
a) USA
b) Ireland
c) France

11. Which Halloween monster is made from stitched body parts?
a) Vampire
b) Frankenstein
c) Werewolf

12. What does a black cat symbolize on Halloween?
a) Good luck
b) Bad luck
c) Happiness

13. Name a popular Halloween movie or story.
a) Harry Potter
b) Hocus Pocus
c) Cinderella

14. True or False: The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve.”

• True

• False

15. True or False: People always wore costumes on Halloween to scare ghosts.

• True

• False