[For Seniors] Challenge Your Brain with a Halloween Quiz! Fun Trivia Questions to Learn and Enjoy

Apple

There’s a type of fortune-telling linked to the classic Halloween game of apple bobbing: you peel the apple you’ve caught into one long strip, twist it three times from east to west, and toss it over your shoulder. If the peel on the floor resembles a letter of the alphabet, that letter is said to be the initial of your future spouse. This custom is said to come from the Celtic people, where Halloween originated.

darkness

The color black in Halloween symbolizes darkness and the night. Since ancient times, Halloween has been a festival that coincides with the autumn harvest and was believed to be a time when the souls of the dead and evil spirits would appear. The night carries a mysterious and slightly scary image, and black is said to be a color that evokes darkness, death, witches, and other mysterious powers.

candle

The jack-o’-lantern, a classic Halloween decoration, is an ornament made by hollowing out a pumpkin and placing a candle inside to light it. It not only serves to illuminate dark places, but also carries the meaning of warding off evil spirits and expresses the wish to protect families and children.

Happy Halloween

On Halloween, kids in costumes come around to get candy. Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when they say, “Trick or treat!”? There are many ways to respond, but the most common is “Happy Halloween.” Saying “Here you are” as you hand it over is even better!

Apple

Ireland is known as the birthplace of Halloween, and there, a traditional drink called lambswool made with apples has long been enjoyed. It’s a beverage based on cider—beer made from apples—crafted so that even those who aren’t fond of alcohol can enjoy it easily.

an eerie and terrifying atmosphere

The English word “spooky,” often used around Halloween, means things like “eerie” or “creepy” in Japanese. It’s used when describing scary atmospheres or slightly frightening effects, such as haunted houses, darkness, ghosts, and spirits. It’s also a handy word for creating a mood at Halloween decorations and events.

October 31

Halloween is an event held every year on October 31. It originates from the fact that, in the ancient Celtic calendar, the end of the year fell on October 31. People believed that on this night the spirits of the dead visited their families, and customs such as bonfires and costumes arose to drive away evil spirits that came at the same time.