Halloween Trivia for Kids
A Magic Night
Halloween trivia for kids will help children really understand the spirit of this popular holiday. Halloween is celebrated on October 31 each year and is based on the way the ancient Celts celebrated the New Year. They believed that the night marking the change from the harvest to the start of winter had magical properties.
Origin of Halloween Costumes
The Celts believed that the souls of the dead could return to their former homes on the night of October 31. People would dress up in costumes made from animal skins to disguise themselves from these spirits. Nowadays, the ghosts and goblins we see out on Halloween night are children trick or treating.
Most Popular Halloween Candy
In the United States alone, approximately $2 billion is spent on Halloween candy. Children may receive an assortment of treats, including lollipops, candy corns, chips, and all kinds of wrapped candy. The most popular candy for trick-or-treaters is the chocolate bar.
Seeing a Spider on Halloween
Spiders are commonly associated with Halloween, but did you know that seeing one on October 31 is considered a good thing? It means that you are being watched over by a loved one.
Why Carve a Jack-O-Lantern?
The first Jack-O-Lanterns were carved in Ireland. Residents carved out turnips and placed candles in them. The candles were lit to keep ghosts away on Halloween night.
Trick or Treating
Trick or treating is a modern day interpretation of an ancient Irish custom. On Halloween night, poor residents would visit the land owners and ask for money and food. The items collected would be used for a feast.
Orange and Black Day
The colors black and orange are traditionally associated with Halloween. Orange is the color of the fall harvest, and black is the color of death for Western civilizations.
Fun for Children of All Ages
These pieces of Halloween trivia for kids will help you understand the origins of some customs and activities associated with this fun holiday that people of all ages can enjoy. For more information about Halloween, check out these LTK articles:
- Halloween Safety
- Kids Halloween Games
- Halloween Printables
