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Ireland
Where did Halloween originate from?
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Autumn
What season is Halloween in?
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The day of the dead
What is the name of the day in Mexico that's similar to Halloween?
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Bats
What animal are vampires said to turn in to?
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Yellow, Orange and White
What is the colour of candy corn?
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The Celts
What is the name of the people who first celebrated Halloween?
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All-Saints day
What Catholic Church holiday is linked to Halloween?
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Jack-O-Lantern
What is the name commonly given to a pumpkin that is carved?
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A black cat
What animal is said to bring bad luck?
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Apples
What fruit is used alot in Halloween games?
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It was the last day of the year
Why was Halloween the most important day in the year for the Celts?
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Irish immigrants popularized Halloween in America
Why did Halloween grow in popularity so fast in America after the 1840s?
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To disguise themselves and ward off evil spirits
Why did the ancient Celts dress up in costumes on Halloween?
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Werewolf
What creature comes out only on a full moon?
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Caramel
What are apples normally dipped in at Halloween?
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The door way between the world of the living and the world of the dead opened up
What important event did the Celts believed took place on Halloween?
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Orange and Black
What are the two colours associated with Halloween?
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Turnip
What vegetable was carved before pumpkins?
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Vampire
In countries such as Poland, Bulgaria and the United States archaeologists have found bodies of the deceased pinned to the earth with wooden stakes or iron bars. Who do you think these bodies were thought to be?
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Pumpkins
What vegetable do people use at Halloween to make pies?
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The festival of Samhain
What was the Celtic name of Halloween?
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All-Hallows Eve
What is another name given to Halloween?
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To make sacrifices to the gods
Why did the ancient Celtic priests, known as druids, light bonfires?
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The Grim Reaper
What creature is death known as?
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Barmbrack
What is the name of the traditional bread baked in Ireland at Halloween?
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