Halloween Traditions and Symbols

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What is a common color scheme for Halloween and what do the colors represent?
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Orange and black; orange symbolizes harvest, and black represents darkness and death.
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What is the origin of carving pumpkins on Halloween?
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It comes from the Irish myth of 'Stingy Jack' and carving turnips to scare away spirits.
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What is ‘trick-or-treating’?
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A Halloween custom where children dress up and ask for candy from neighbors.
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Why do people wear costumes on Halloween?
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Originally to disguise themselves from ghosts and spirits thought to come on Halloween night.
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How is the Halloween tradition of 'bobbing for apples' connected to an ancient practice?
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It's tied to the Roman festival honoring Pomona, the goddess of fruit.
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What is a traditional Halloween game involving predictions?
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Fortune-telling games with objects like apples or nuts are traditional.
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Why are bats associated with Halloween?
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Bats were often seen near bonfires in Samhain festivals and now symbolize Halloween.
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What is the traditional Halloween phrase used to ask for sweets?
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'Trick-or-treat!' is the phrase used by children.
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What traditional Halloween activity involves telling spooky tales?
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Telling ghost stories is a common Halloween activity.
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Why are skeletons a common Halloween decoration?
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Skeletons symbolize the dead, linking to the festival's historical origins.
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What does the black cat symbolize on Halloween?
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Black cats are associated with bad luck and witchcraft.
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Why are haunted houses popular on Halloween?
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They evoke the mystery and fear associated with Halloween's history.
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What is a popular symbol of good luck used by some people on Halloween?
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Finding a spider on Halloween is traditionally considered lucky.
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What activity involves going to a spooky location for a night?
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Visiting haunted attractions or trails is a common Halloween activity.
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How is Halloween associated with the Day of the Dead in some cultures?
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In some cultures, it's linked to remembering and honoring deceased loved ones around the same time.
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