Spooky Riddles Galore

Halloween, the annual costume extravaganza, is celebrated on October 31st for entertainment, recreation, and the preservation of ancient religious rites and customs. Planning a memorable Halloween bash involves more than just scripting the festivities; it's also about incorporating clever and meaningful Halloween riddles that will keep everyone entertained.

Tricky Halloween puzzles featuring a mix of English and Vietnamese riddles, guaranteed to intrigue and delight.
 

I. Halloween Riddles with Answers

1. Halloween Trivia Quiz

Question 1. How did the American tradition of 'trick-or-treat' on Halloween originate?

A. During the Halloween festivities, every member of the family goes door-to-door asking for food.

B. The sound of bells drives away spirits.

C. Children go door-to-door to inform neighbors that the Halloween celebration has begun, and they will be treated to various types of candies.

=> Answer: C. Children go door-to-door to inform neighbors that the Halloween celebration has begun, and they will be treated to various types of candies.

Question 2. What is a black cat believed to be?

A. A deceased relative of yours.

B. A witch.

C. A demonic creature.

=> Answer: C. A demonic creature

Question 3. During the Halloween festival, is it true that only orange pumpkins are used?

A. True.

B. False.

=> Answer: B. False

Question 4. Which of the following types is not used to make lanterns?

A. Potatoes.

B. Oranges.

C. Sugar beets.

=> Answer: A. Potatoes

Question 5. What is the origin of Halloween?

A. Ancestor worship day of the Chinese.

B. The beginning of the new year for the Celtic people.

C. The day of remembrance for the departed in South America.

=> Answer: B. The beginning of the new year for the Celtic people.

Question 6. What do images of skeletons symbolize?

A. Witch.

B. Ghost.

C. Grim and eerie death.

=> Answer: C. Grim and eerie death.

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Question 7. What is the 'killer' costume for adults on Halloween?

A. 'Vampire'.

B. Clown.

C. Witch.

=> Answer: A. Vampire

Question 8. What is the 'cool' costume for kids on Halloween?

A. Spider-Man.

B. Superhero.

C. Princess.

=> Answer: A. Spider-Man

Question 9. Why do people dress up as demons or bizarre figures to go out?

A. They don't want their neighbors to know who's going trick-or-treating.

B. Belief: when dressed as demons, the real demons won't harass and allow the living to live peacefully.

C. People want to spook each other for fun.

=> Answer: B. Belief: when dressed as demons, the real demons won't harass and allow the living to live peacefully.

Question 10. What will you see if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween?

A. Your death.

B. Your future spouse.

C. A ghost.

=> Answer: B. Your future spouse.

Question 11: What beats and lives, but can die if it's not beaten?

=> Answer: The heart
 

2. Fun Halloween riddles in English

1. What's the origin of the term “jack o’lantern”?
Answer: 'Stingy Jack'

2. When was Trick or Treat for UNICEF established?
Answer: 1950

3. Which two nations made Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating popular?
Answer: Scotland and Ireland

4. Which renowned illusionist passed away on Halloween?
Answer: Harry Houdini

5. When do historians believe Halloween originated?
Answer: 4000 B.C.

6. What is the name of Hong Kong’s Festival of Hungry Ghosts?
Answer: Yue Lan

7. Which horror movie holds the title for the highest commercial success?
Answer: It

8. Who performed the original “Monster Mash?”
Answer: Bobby Pickett

9. Which horror franchise holds the record for highest commercial success?
Answer: Godzilla

10. How many calories does the average trick-or-treater's Halloween haul contain?
Answer: About 11,000

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II. Intriguing Details about Halloween

Today, Halloween has become more popular in Vietnam, embraced and loved by many. However, not everyone knows about the origin of Halloween. Halloween is a festival originating from Christianity, an abbreviation of All Hallows' Evening, meaning the Evening of All Saints. This costume festival takes place on the first day of November every year, although many countries hold it a day earlier, on October 31st.

1. Other names for the Halloween festival

- Haloween
- El Dia de los Muertos 
- The Feast Of The Dead
- All Hallowtide
- Samhain
- All Hallows Eve
- All Saints Eve 

2. Intriguing details about Halloween

- The history of Halloween dates back the furthest, around 6000 years.

- The mask used on Halloween serves as a distinguishing mark between the dead and the living.

- 99% of pumpkins sold on Halloween are used for lanterns.

- In the United States, black cats are seen as harbingers of doom, often associated with witches. Whereas in England, white cats are considered unlucky.

- The United States spends $2 billion on candy every year during the Halloween season.

- Seeing a spider on this day might mean the spirit of a loved one is watching over you.

- After Christmas, Halloween is considered the most commercially successful holiday.

Here are some fun Halloween riddles for you to enjoy and collect for Halloween day. Surely, these tricky Halloween riddles will bring you joy and laughter. Besides, you can explore riddles about teachers to create fun games for Teachers' Day on November 20th.

Alongside Halloween riddles, Mytour has compiled English Halloween vocabulary to help you enhance and expand your Halloween English vocabulary. Additionally, we share Zalo Halloween 2018 wallpapers. If you want to change your Zalo wallpaper according to the event, check out these Zalo Halloween 2018 wallpapers.