How Well Do You Know Your Halloween History and Traditions?

How Well Do You Know Your Halloween History and Traditions?

Halloween has become a favorite part of the year for everyone who celebrates it around the globe. It may go by different names and come with varying traditions, but Halloween is the one time a year kids and adults alike get to dress up as someone or something else and embrace their spooky side. Do you know all the changes that Halloween has gone through over the centuries? Well, you can find out with this spooktacular quiz - How Well Do You Know Your Halloween History and Traditions? Turn the lights down low, put on your favorite scary movie and learn more about the most terrifying night of the year.

When Christianity had a celebration similar to Samhain, what was it called?

What is the highest grossing scary movie of all-time?

Which classic Halloween tradition do we have the Romans to thank for?

Original costumes were made up of what?

Which one of these things did we NOT carve before we settled on pumpkins?

What one of these things was not a part of the ceremonies?

Which of these things was not something that was originally handed out at Halloween?

Why do we call carved pumpkins Jack-O-Lanterns?

What was the name of the priests who ran the traditional Samhain ceremonies?

What was Halloween originally referred to as?

According to a study conducted in 2018, what percentage of people buy costumes for their pets?

What did Halloween Day mean to the people who created it?

What costume was a must have for kids in 1982?

In the 1950s, which of these costumes was NOT a popular choice for children?

What did most ancient scary stories focus on?

What costume are you banned from wearing in Alabama at Halloween or any other time of the year?

There was a push to change Halloween from what it was to something else. What was that?

How much were Americans expected to spend on Halloween overall in 2021?

What fraction of the candy sold in the United States is purchased for Halloween?

What creature is supposed to be good luck if you find one on Halloween?

In Dublin, Georgia, what element of Halloween is considered illegal?

What group of people does Halloween's origins date back to?

What is Halloween known as in Hong Kong?

What is the world record for fastest time to carve a pumpkin?

What element of Halloween was introduced once the festivities started up in America?

How Well Do You Know Your Halloween History and Traditions?

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Matt Howell

Matt is a print and broadcast-journalism graduate and natural storyteller with over nine years of writing experience. Matt is a writer for Creative Campbellville and his work has been featured in various magazines, newspapers and online communications across North America.