Yesterday’s Question:
In Ireland, a barmbrack is a significant part of the Halloween tradition. What is a barmbrack?
Answer:
Ireland’s barmbrack, or bairin brack, is a sweet, yeasted bread often served toasted and buttered with afternoon tea. The Halloween barmbrack is a fruitcake-like flat, round bread containing sultanas, raisins, and any one of various mystery objects, such as a piece of cloth or a ring that tells the fortune of the person receiving it in their slice.
Today’s Question:
According to the National Retail Federation, what was the most popular children’s Halloween costume for the year 2005 in the United States?