Q1 On which date is Halloween celebrated? October 31st CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q2 According to superstition, what does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween... ? a) A dead relative is watching over you, b) You will marry within the year, c) Your house needs cleaning a) A dead relative is watching over you. CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q3 Who wrote the children’s ‘chiller’ The Witches in 1983? Roald Dahl CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q4 Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight October 31st...? a) Germany, b) Mexico, c)China? b) Mexico CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q5 What name is given to a pumpkin with a face carved into it and illuminated by a candle? Jack o’ Lantern CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q6 It was believed that on Halloween, spirits and other evil creatures roamed the earth, how could you protect yourself from evil... ? a) Sacrifice an animal, b) Bury animal bones in your front yard, c) Host a 'dumb supper‘ b) Bury animal bones in your front yard CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q7 The day after Halloween is known as what? All Saints or All Hallows Day CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q8 The ancient Celts began the tradition of wearing masks and costumes on Halloween, was it...? a) To trick evil spirits, b) To honour the dead, c) To avoid being recognized? a) To trick evil spirits CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q9 Which two colours are associated with Halloween? Orange & Black CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q10 According to a Halloween superstition, what should you do if you want to see a witch? a) Light a fire at a crossroads at midnight, b) Put your clothes on inside out and walk backwards, c) Go out on that blind date with your sister's 'really nice' friend. b) Put you clothes on and walk backwards CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q11 Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers had a ‘Halloween Hit’ with which song in 1962? The Monster Mash CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q12 Halloween originated as a pagan festival known as what? a) Beltain, b) Samhain, c) Lughnasadh b) Samhain CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q13 Who wrote the novel Frankenstein? Mary Shelley CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q14 According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability? a) They can tell the future. b) They can see and talk to spirits. c) They will be unlucky. b)They can see and talk to spirits CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q15 The Salem Witch Trials took part in which U.S. State? Massachusetts CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q16 An old North American superstition states that if a cat of one of the following colours crosses your path, it is an omen of bad luck. Which colour is it? a) White b) Calico c) Black CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q17 ‘Lamb’s Wool,’ a popular Halloween drink in the 18 th century was made of milk and which everyday fruit? Apples CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q18 According to superstition, on Halloween night owls would swoop down and feast on the souls of the dying. How could you protect yourself from hungry owls? a) Turn your pockets out, and leave them hanging, b) Sew a penny in your sleeve, c) Walk around your house three time backwards. a) Turn your pockets out, and leave them hanging CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q19 Which deadly practice was last carried out in England in 1684? Witch Hangings CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

Q20 What is Samhainophobia the fear of? Halloween CLICK HERE TO REVEAL ANSWER

A FEW FACTS  Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced "sah-win").  The Celts lived in Europe more than 2000 years ago.  Halloween is an old tradition in Ireland and Scotland.  In those countries, people dressed up and carried lanterns hollowed out from turnips.  When people moved from Ireland and Scotland to the United States the tradition was ‘carried’ on.  There they started using pumpkins for lanterns, this is where the Jack o’ Lantern comes from.  Halloween has changed a lot since its origins.  New people have brought new traditions, and changed the old ones.