Halloween History
This ancient Celtic festival is widely considered one of the roots of modern Halloween.
What is Samhain?
According to folklore, this creature is traditionally said to transform during a full moon.
What is a werewolf?
This person is the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Who is Washington Irving?
This person played Count Dracula in the famous 1931 film Dracula.
Who is Bela Lugosi?
This three-word phrase traditionally accompanied children asking for Halloween candy.
What is “Trick or treat”?
The word “hallow” in “All Hallows’ Eve” means this.
What is holy/sacred?
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He was the headless horseman’s supposed victim in Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Who is Ichabod Crane?
This is the name of the scientist who creates the monster in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Who is Victor Frankenstein?
This 1966 television special features Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Great Pumpkin.
What is It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
This candy was originally introduced in 1900 by the Hershey Company and became one of America's most recognizable chocolate treats.
What is a Hershey's milk chocolate bar?
In early American Halloween celebrations, this activity became popular as a way for young people to predict their future spouse.
What is fortune-telling games?
According to superstition, if a black cat crosses your path it traditionally means this.
What is 7 years of bad luck?
This fictional detective is known for investigating supernatural occurrences in several stories by M.R. James?
What are various protagonists?
This 1978 horror film introduced audiences to the character Michael Myers?
What is Halloween?
This classic Halloween candy is made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, fondant, and marshmallow.
What is candy corn?
This immigrant group helped bring Halloween traditions to the United States in large numbers during the 19th century.
Who are Irish immigrants?
This mythical creature is said to have one body but three heads in some European legends.
What is the hellhound/Cerberus?
Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem begins with a visit from this black bird.
What is a raven?
This 1968 George Romero film is credited with helping establish the modern zombie genre?
What is Night of the Living Dead?
This popular candy was originally advertised with the slogan “Taste the Rainbow”.
What are Skittles?
In medieval Christian tradition, this three-day period includes All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day.
What is All-Hallow-Tide ?
This legendary creature is traditionally said to be repelled by a crucifix and garlic.
What is a vampire?
In The Raven, what single word does the mysterious bird repeatedly say?
What is "nevermore"?
This actor played the title character in the 1958 film Dracula?
Who is Christopher Lee?
This famous candy bar was introduced in 1923 and is named after the Mars family's horse.
What is a Milky Way?