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Spooktacular Halloween Quiz: Test Your Haunted Knowledge!

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Greetings, ghouls and ghosts! 🎃👻 Are you ready to dive into the eerie origins and spine-tingling traditions of Halloween? We’ve concocted a brew of 15 bewitching questions that will challenge even the most seasoned Halloween enthusiasts. From ancient Celtic rituals to modern-day celebrations, this quiz covers it all!

Halloween Quiz

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What was the original name for Halloween in ancient Celtic tradition?

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Which vegetable was originally used for carving jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became popular?

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In which country did the tradition of trick-or-treating originate?

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What does the tradition of bobbing for apples symbolize?

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Which Halloween tradition originated from the ancient Roman festival Pomona?

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What is the traditional Scottish name for Halloween night?

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In modern Halloween celebrations, what color is associated with Halloween along with orange?

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Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) around the same time as Halloween?

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What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?

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Which popular Halloween game involves hanging treats from strings?

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In some parts of the world, what animal is considered bad luck if seen on Halloween?

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What does the tradition of "souling" involve?

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Which city in the United States is famous for its elaborate Halloween parade?

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What does the Irish Halloween tradition of "barnbrack" involve?

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In modern times, what has become a popular alternative to trick-or-treating in some communities?

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Sharpen your fangs and prepare to unearth the secrets behind jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating, and more. Did you know that pumpkins weren’t always the go-to choice for carved lanterns? Or that the tradition of bobbing for apples has a romantic twist? Prepare to be surprised as you journey through the misty veil of Halloween history!

Once you’ve completed the quiz, don’t vanish into thin air! We want to hear from you, our fellow Halloween lovers. Share your score in the comments below and let us know what makes Halloween special for you. Is it the thrill of costumes, the sweetness of treats, or perhaps the ghostly tales told around flickering candlelight?

So, light your jack-o’-lanterns, don your most frightful attire, and let’s see how well you know the spookiest night of the year. Ready to begin? Double, double, toil and trouble – let the Halloween quiz commence!

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  1. Frank Mashina says

    Big congratulations to the creator of this quiz! It had me knock my head and roll my eyes 😁😁. Every answer seemed to be correct, until it wasn’t. I scored 93%. However, question 11 had two similar options—Black Cat—which you might want to fix. I missed question 12; I said the tradition of “souling” involves “praying for the dead,” but it turns out it’s “singing for treats.” Thanks for the fun quiz!

    #EveryWriterYouAreTheBest ♥️♥️

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