Kids' Scrambles - Halloween Trivia Quiz

The scrambled clue "cakj-o-ntlenra" = jack-o-lantern.

A jack-o'-lantern is a carved pumpkin with a candle or light inside, often used as a decoration during Halloween. The tradition started in Ireland, where people carved faces into turnips or potatoes to scare away evil spirits. When Irish immigrants came to America, they found pumpkins worked better for carving. Jack-o'-lanterns are now a popular part of Halloween, symbolizing both fun and spooky decorations.

Fascinating fact: The name "jack-o'-lantern" comes from an old Irish legend about a man named Stingy Jack, who tricked the devil and was cursed to roam the earth with only a carved-out turnip to light his way.

The scrambled clue "cablk act" = black cat.

Black cats are often seen as a symbol of Halloween, partly because of old superstitions. In medieval Europe, people believed black cats were connected to witches, thinking they were witches' companions or even witches in disguise. Over time, this association stuck, and now black cats are considered spooky and mysterious, making them a popular Halloween symbol.

Fascinating fact: In some cultures, like in Japan, black cats are actually seen as good luck, not bad luck!

The scrambled clue "tegrensova" = gravestone.

Gravestones are often used as decorations during Halloween to create a spooky, haunted atmosphere. They became connected to Halloween because the holiday originally focused on themes of death and the spirit world, with people believing that the dead could return on Halloween night.

Fascinating fact: In the past, people used to carve special symbols on real gravestones to protect the dead from evil spirits. These symbols were believed to keep the spirits from rising from their graves!

The scrambled clue "edrpsi ewb" = spider web.

Spider webs are often used as Halloween decorations because they create a creepy, abandoned look, which fits the spooky theme of the holiday. The connection to Halloween comes from old associations with fear and mystery. Spiders and their webs have long been symbols of things people are scared of, like dark corners or haunted places, which is why they are popular during Halloween.

Fascinating fact: Some spiders, like the orb-weaver, rebuild their webs every single day. They often eat the old web to recycle the silk and use it to create a new, fresh web for catching prey!

The scrambled clue "ccheolaot" = chocolate.

Chocolate is one of the most popular treats given out on Halloween. It became connected to Halloween when trick-or-treating became a big part of the holiday in the 1950s. Candy companies started making small, individually-wrapped chocolates, which were easy to hand out to kids going door-to-door.

Fascinating fact: The first solid chocolate bar was created in the 1800s by the British chocolate company, Cadbury.

The scrambled clue "dnlouarc" = cauldron.

A cauldron is a large pot used in cooking, but it's also a famous symbol of witches, making it a common Halloween decoration. The connection to Halloween comes from old stories and folklore where witches would brew potions and cast spells using cauldrons. The image of a bubbling cauldron fits perfectly with the spooky, magical theme of Halloween.

Fascinating fact: A version of the story in which a cauldron can create endless food or double your things can be found in many different cultures.

The scrambled clue "larmaec plape" = caramel apple.

Caramel apples are a popular treat during Halloween, made by dipping apples into melted caramel. They became connected to Halloween because apples are often harvested in the fall, and Halloween is a fall holiday (in the northern hemisphere, where the tradition originated). People started making caramel apples as a sweet treat to celebrate the season. They were also easy to hand out at Halloween parties and events.

Fascinating fact: Caramel apples were invented in the 1950s when a candy maker tried experimenting by melting down leftover Halloween caramels and dipping apples into them.

The scrambled clue "tsbkcomoir" = broomstick.

The broomstick is a classic symbol of Halloween, often shown as the way witches fly through the night sky. This connection to Halloween comes from old European folklore, where people believed witches used broomsticks to travel and perform magic.

Fascinating fact: In some old tales, witches were said to use their brooms to sweep away bad luck or evil spirits, not just for flying!

The scrambled clue "oelteksn" = skeleton.

Skeletons are a common Halloween decoration because they represent death and the afterlife. Seeing skeletons reminds us of that spooky idea. They are often used to create a creepy or haunted feeling at Halloween parties or haunted houses.

Fascinating fact: In Mexico, skeletons are a big part of the Day of the Dead celebrations, where people honor and remember their ancestors, not in a scary way, but in a joyful and respectful way.

The scrambled clue "yadcn ronc" = candy corn.

Candy corn is a popular Halloween treat that has been around since the 1800s. It's made to look like kernels of corn, with yellow, orange, and white layers. Candy corn became connected to Halloween because it was originally made to celebrate the fall harvest, and Halloween is celebrated in the fall.

Fascinating fact: When candy corn was first made, it was called "chicken feed" because corn was mainly used as animal food, and people thought of it as a fun snack shaped like what chickens ate!

The scrambled clue "osemtuc" = costume.

Costumes are one of the most popular parts of Halloween. The tradition of dressing up comes from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, where people wore costumes to disguise themselves from ghosts they believed roamed the earth. When Halloween became a fun holiday in America, people continued the tradition, but the costumes became more about fun than fear. Today, kids and adults dress up as anything from spooky creatures to their favorite characters.

Fascinating fact: When U.S. astronauts landed on the Moon for the first time, astronaut costumes became one of the most popular Halloween costumes!

The scrambled clue "ehadntu huseo" = haunted house.

A haunted house is a spooky attraction designed to scare visitors with eerie decorations, creepy sounds, and actors dressed as monsters or ghosts. Haunted houses became connected to Halloween in the early 1900s, when people started creating them as part of Halloween parties to add a fun scare to the celebrations.

Fascinating fact: Disneyland's Haunted Mansion, a ride which can scare visitors, opened all the way back in 1969!