ESL Questions Halloween
Halloween
Spooky, sweet, and strange. These questions explore the world of Halloween, from childhood costumes and candy to the ancient roots of the festival of the dead.
Beginner
Do you like ghosts?
Is the pumpkin orange?
Do you wear a mask?
Is the night dark?
Do you eat candy?
Is the spider small?
Do you see a bat?
Is the candle bright?
Do you hide eggs?
Is the witch scary?
Do you carve fruit?
Is the moon full?
Do you say 'Boo'?
Is the house old?
Do you like costumes?
Is the bag full?
Do you see a cat?
Is the party fun?
Do you walk at night?
Is the skeleton white?
Do you like tricks?
Is the treat sweet?
Do you see a movie?
Is the owl loud?
Is it October?
Intermediate
What would you do if you were invited to a party but didn't have a costume?
How do you feel when you watch a horror movie in a completely dark room?
Is it better to give out healthy snacks or lots of chocolate on Halloween?
How do you decide which character or person to be for the holiday?
Why do some people enjoy being scared by monsters and haunted houses?
Have you ever tried to carve a face into a real pumpkin at home?
Do you think that 'Trick-or-Treating' is safe for children in a big city?
How do you feel about the 'commercial' side of Halloween in the shops?
Is it a good idea for adults to dress up and go to work in a costume?
What is the most creative costume you have ever seen in your life?
Should we limit the amount of sugar that children eat during October?
How often do you decorate your house or your door for the holidays?
Why is the color orange and black so popular during this time of year?
Is it difficult to walk around in a mask for several hours?
How do you feel about the 'horror' theme of Halloween for young kids?
Do you prefer a funny costume or one that is actually very scary?
What is the best candy you can receive when you knock on a door?
How do you handle a situation where a child is too scared to play?
Should we move Halloween to a Saturday so children can sleep late?
What is the role of 'superstition' in your daily life during the fall?
How do you feel when the neighbors have very loud or bright decorations?
Is it possible to celebrate Halloween without spending any money?
Why do people love to tell stories about ghosts and old graveyards?
What is one thing you would never wear as a costume?
How do you feel when the holiday is over and the decorations come down?
Advanced
Is Halloween a celebration of death or just a way to mock our own fears?
How does the 'globalization' of Halloween affect local autumn festivals?
Should we ban 'culturally insensitive' costumes in schools and workplaces?
Is it ethical to promote 'horror' as entertainment in a world with real violence?
How does 'Samhain' and the history of the Celts influence modern Halloween?
Should we be concerned about the environmental impact of 'fast-fashion' costumes?
How does the 'anonymity' of a mask change a person's behavior in a group?
Is 'Trick-or-Treating' a form of community building or just begging for candy?
How do different religions view the 'pagan' origins of this holiday?
Should there be an 'age limit' for when teenagers must stop Trick-or-Treating?
How does the media influence our 'standard' image of what a witch looks like?
Is it possible to have a 'plastic-free' Halloween in our current economy?
How do 'haunted house' businesses manage the physical safety of their guests?
Should we focus more on the 'harvest' aspect of the season than the 'scary' part?
How does 'horror' literature allow us to process complex social anxieties?
Is the 'Day of the Dead' (Día de los Muertos) a better way to honor the past?
How do we handle the 'vandalism' that sometimes occurs on Halloween night?
Should schools be allowed to skip the holiday if it offends some families?
How does the 'aesthetic' of the 'Spooky Season' affect our spending habits?
Is 'fear' a necessary emotion for the development of the human brain?
How do 'urban legends' start and why do they spread so fast in October?
Should we encourage 'DIY' costumes to reduce waste and increase creativity?
How does the 'night' as a setting change our psychological state?
Is the 'spirit' of the holiday being lost to Instagram and social media?
What will 'Halloween' look like in a century of digital and virtual reality?