Salem
What year was Salem founded?
1626
What month is especially popular for tourism in Salem because of Halloween?
October
What vegetable is traditionally carved into a jack-o'-lantern?
Pumpkin
What does the word “Halloween” come from?
“All Hallows' Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints' Day
What date does autumn officially begin in the Northern Hemisphere most years?
September 22 or 23, depending on the year
What famous historical events took place in Salem in 1692?
The Salem witch trials
What is the oldest continuously operating museum in the United States, located in Salem?
The Peabody Essex Museum
Before pumpkins became popular, what vegetable was commonly carved into lanterns in parts of Europe?
Turnips
Which country is often credited with the origins of the modern jack-o'-lantern tradition?
Ireland
What nut is commonly roasted and eaten during the fall?
Chestnuts
What is the name of the historic house associated with Judge Jonathan Corwin?
The Witch House
What historic district in Salem became America's first National Historic Site dedicated to maritime history?
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
What major U.S. holiday is celebrated on the second Monday of October?
Columbus Day; it is also observed as Indigenous Peoples' Day in many places.
What Mexican holiday is closely associated with October 31–November 2?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What animals are famous for gathering and storing nuts for winter?
Squirrels
How many people were executed during the Salem witch trials?
19 people were hanged.
What ocean is Salem located on?
The Atlantic Ocean
What meteor shower typically peaks in October?
The Orionids
How many Pounds of candy are given every year during Halloween?
About 600 million pounds.
What is the term for traveling to see colorful autumn leaves?
Leaf peeping 🍁
What unusual method of execution was used on Giles Corey?
He was pressed under heavy stones.
What 1993 Disney movie about witches was filmed partly in Salem?
Hocus Pocus
Which U.S. president was born on October 14, 1890?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Approximately how much money is spent on Halloween candy every year?
4 Billion
What is the scientific name for the process in which trees lose their leaves?
Abscission