Learning English is important, but it’s also good to learn about the anglo-saxon culture and traditions!

Halloween is a very popular holiday in Anglo-Saxon countries. October 31st is considered the night when ghosts and witches appears. Are you wondering why people disguise themselves as ghosts, witches, vampires or devils? In the past, people thought that spirits would return during this night to the Earth. So they did not leave their house because they were afraid of meeting an evil spirit. When they left their homes after dark, they wore masks and disguised themselves so that ghosts would mistake them with other spirits. Learning English is also the process of learning a very rich culture.

Take Speakily’s little test and discover how much you know about Halloween monsters and ghosts. Answer the following quiz and test your understanding of the English language at the same time!