Halloween Traditions
What orange vegetable do people carve into jack-o'-lanterns?
Pumpkin
What monster is famous for drinking blood and having sharp fangs?
Vampire
In Hocus Pocus, how many Sanderson sisters are there?
Three
What candy is made of small orange, yellow, and white kernels?
Candy corn
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
October 31
What do you traditionally say when asking for Halloween candy?
Trick or treat!
According to legend, what mythical creature can transform from a human into a wolf during a full moon?
Werewolf
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington
What chewy candy comes in a rainbow of colors and uses the slogan 'Taste the Rainbow'?
Skittles
What two colors are most strongly associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
What do people traditionally bob for in a tub of water?
Apples
What is the name of the scientist who creates the creature in Mary Shelley's famous novel?
Victor Frankenstein
In the original Halloween movie released in 1978, what is the name of the masked killer?
Michael Myers
The name of what popular candy comes from the initials of its creators, Forrest Mars and Bruce Murrie?
M&M's
What is the name for a fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
Before pumpkins became popular for carving, what vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland and parts of Britain?
Turnips or Squash
In Greek mythology, what monster has snakes for hair and can turn people to stone with her gaze?
Medusa
In Beetlejuice (1988), what is the name of the handbook the recently deceased couple uses to learn about their afterlife?
The Handbook for the Recently Deceased
What popular Halloween candy combines chocolate, caramel, and nougat and is named after a famous candy bar's original manufacturer, Frank Mars?
Milky Way
What is the name for a group of witches, traditionally believed to gather for rituals?
Coven
What Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1 and 2, honors deceased loved ones with decorated altars, marigolds, candles, and offerings?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What legendary creature is said to live in the Scottish Highlands’ Loch Ness and is often described as having a long neck and humps rising above the water?
Loch Ness Monster
In The Shining (1980), what is the room number of the hotel room that Danny Torrance is warned not to enter?
Room 237
What chewy candy brand is famous for including jokes printed on its wrappers, and was originally introduced in 1971?
Laffy Taffy
What is the name for a fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia