Halloween Trivia and Answers

Halloween is such a special day that here at TQN we believe it deserves its own trivia questions and answers category. So here is our selection of trivia that we trust will educate and entertain you. Do not fear or hesitate put on your vampire or fairy costume and come pick up your "soul cakes".

Challenge yourself with a Halloween Trivia Quiz!

Medium

If a bell is rung on Halloween, it will frighten what?

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Answer: Evil Spirits
People believed that by ringing a bell on the day of Halloween, they will be able to scare evil spirits away.

Hard

If a person's candle flame goes off on the night of Halloween, it indicates that the person is with what?

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Answer: A ghost
According to a superstitious belief that is associated with Halloween, if a person's candle flame goes off, then it suggests that there is a ghost by the side of that person.

Easy

The Halloween festival is celebrated in many nations. On which day does this celebration take place?

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Answer: 31st October
The 31st of October is the day that is widely recognized for the celebration of the Halloween festival in many countries.

Easy

The practice of disguisers carrying the Jack-O'-lantern during Halloween originated from which Irish myth?

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Answer: Stingy Jack
Jack-O'-lantern originated from an Irish myth of "Stingy Jack". Legend has it that "Stingy Jack" was the nickname of a man who after his death, was denied entrance to neither Heaven nor Hell. Jack was driven into the gloomy night. In order to brighten up his way, Jack was given a lump of burning coal, which he placed into a carved turnip.

Hard

Which Celtic Pagan festival is the celebration of Halloween associated with?

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Answer: Samhain
Samhain is the predecessor of the Halloween festival. Samhain involves a festival for the celebration of the harvest. The ancient Celts had a belief that during the time of Samhain, the doors linking the dead (spirits) and the living were opened so that the dead could also join in the feasting period. Samhain also marks the end of summer.

Medium

The Halloween festival is believed to have originated from which country?

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Answer: Ireland
The popular celebration of Halloween festival is believed to have taken its roots from Ireland.

Medium

A three-day celebration triduum that involves; Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day can be referred to as?

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Answer: Allhallowtide
Allhallowtide is a name that refers to the threesome celebration of Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. Allhallowtide can also be called Allsaintstide or Hallowtide.

Hard

Which of the following is not a popular Halloween costume?

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Answer: Superman Costume
The Superman costume is not usually associated with Halloween and it is rarely worn during the festivity.

Medium

Originally, Jack-O'-lanterns were made from which type of vegetable?

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Answer: Turnips
Turnips were originally used in shaping the Jack-O'-lantern. However, in modern times, the Pumpkin has become widely accepted and used by many during Halloween.

Easy

What color of a cat is mainly associated with the commemoration of Halloween?

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Answer: Black
A black cat is associated with the celebration of Halloween. Legend has it that black cats were believed to be reincarnated witches.



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