Question 1

When is the first Halloween thought to have taken place and where?

Accepted Answer

600 AD Ireland

Question 2

Day of the Dead originated in which country?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 3

What is the festival that evolved into Halloween?

Accepted Answer

Samhain

Question 4

The ofrenda is not a temporary alter families use to provide items the departed may need on their journey.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

In what state is it illegal to dress-up as a nun/priest on Halloween

Accepted Answer

Alabama

Question 6

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) coincides with what two Catholic Holidays?

Accepted Answer

All Saints' Day & All Souls' Day

Question 7

What word is derivied from the Old English wicce, meaning wise woman?

Accepted Answer

Witch

Question 8

What is the traditional flower worn by women on the Day of the Dead?

Accepted Answer

Marigolds

Question 9

What is the most popular adult Halloween candy?

Accepted Answer

M & Ms

Question 10

Monarch Butterflies are important to Day of the Dead celebrations because

Accepted Answer

they are believed to hold the spirits of the departed.

Question 11

In what country was the first recorded use of the term "trick-or-treat"?

Accepted Answer

Canada

Question 12

What are some traditional foods enjoyed during Day of the Dead celebrations?

Accepted Answer

Sugar Skulls, Pan de Muerto, & Caramel Flan

Question 13

Black cats are associated with Halloween because

Accepted Answer

the Puritans associated back cats with witchcraft which created the link.

Question 14

When selling a house, the homeowner must disclose if the house is haunted.

Accepted Answer

Flase

Question 15

Approximately how long ago did Day of the Dead originate?

Accepted Answer

3000 years ago

Question 16

Greek farmers created the first scarecrows to protect their crops and represent the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

What four items must be represented on an ofrenda?

Accepted Answer

Water, Fire, Earth, Wind

Question 18

Why did people start dressing-up in Halloween costumes?

Accepted Answer

To ward off evil spirits.

Question 19

What ofrendas are left for children?

Accepted Answer

Sugar Skulls & Toys

Question 20

What do you sprinkle on your doorstep if you want to ward off evil spirits?

Accepted Answer

Salt

Question 21

When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

Accepted Answer

November 1st & 2nd

Question 22

Before pumpkins were used for jack-o-lanterns, which root vegetable was used?

Accepted Answer

Turnips

Question 23

Marigolds are believed to guide the deceased back to their loved ones due to their vibrant yellow color and strong fragrance.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 24

The Dia de los Muertos tradition does not teaches that life is perceived as a dream, and it is only in death that a person truly awakens.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 25

Some literary characters famously linked to Halloween are:

Accepted Answer

Dracula, Frankenstein, Weird Sisters

Day of the Dead OR Halloween?

2) Day of the Dead originated in which country?

3) What is the festival that evolved into Halloween?

4) The ofrenda is not a temporary alter families use to provide items the departed may need on their journey.

5) In what state is it illegal to dress-up as a nun/priest on Halloween

6) Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) coincides with what two Catholic Holidays?

7) What word is derivied from the Old English wicce, meaning wise woman?

8) What is the traditional flower worn by women on the Day of the Dead?

9) What is the most popular adult Halloween candy?

10) Monarch Butterflies are important to Day of the Dead celebrations because

11) In what country was the first recorded use of the term "trick-or-treat"?

12) What are some traditional foods enjoyed during Day of the Dead celebrations?

13) Black cats are associated with Halloween because

14) When selling a house, the homeowner must disclose if the house is haunted.

15) Approximately how long ago did Day of the Dead originate?

16) Greek farmers created the first scarecrows to protect their crops and represent the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.

17) What four items must be represented on an ofrenda?

18) Why did people start dressing-up in Halloween costumes?

19) What ofrendas are left for children?

20) What do you sprinkle on your doorstep if you want to ward off evil spirits?

21) When is Day of the Dead celebrated?

22) Before pumpkins were used for jack-o-lanterns, which root vegetable was used?

23) Marigolds are believed to guide the deceased back to their loved ones due to their vibrant yellow color and strong fragrance.

24) The Dia de los Muertos tradition does not teaches that life is perceived as a dream, and it is only in death that a person truly awakens.

25) Some literary characters famously linked to Halloween are: