Halloween Folklore

 

Hallowe'en is a time of both religious and 'pagan' beliefs. Test your knowledge of "All Hallow's Eve.

1. What is the purpose of a witch's familiar?
2. Where does the word "warlock" come from?
3. Who was "Gaia"?
4. What is The "Waite" Deck
5. What is the "Oidhche Shamna"?
6. What was the original purpose of a bonfire?
7. Where did the idea of "trick or treat" come from?
8. Why did people originally "dress up" on Halloween?
9. What is a "dumb supper"?
10. What is a "blood moon"

Answers to Halloween Folklore

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