Halloween History
In which country did Halloween find its origins?
Ireland
This activity involves going door-to-door to collect sweet treats:
Trick-or-Treating
This character travelled from "Halloween Town" to "Christmas Town".
Jack Skellington
Before it became the classic, divisive Halloween staple we know today, what was candy corn originally called when it was invented in the 1880s?
"Chicken Feed"
Which famous monster was first to be seen in film?
Frankenstein's Monster - appeared on film in 1910
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
All Saints' Day
All Souls' Day
It's time to decorate! But you need to get a little messy with this activity. Don't forget the candle!
Making a Jack-o'-Lantern
This is the town, where 3 famous sisters returned on Halloween night.
Salem, Massachusetts
One of the most popular candy bars on Halloween is the Snickers bar. Contrary to popular belief, what was this famous chocolate bar actually named after?
A beloved pet racehorse
The iconic pale mask worn by Michael Myers in the 1978 movie Halloween was actually a cheaply modified mask of which real-life celebrity?
William Shatner
What was one of the first commonly given gifts/treats for Halloween?
A Soul Cake
(Spiced sweet bread)
Why was wearing a costume so important when celebrating Halloween?
It was believed to trick wandering spirits
In The Addams Family universe, what is the name of the disembodied, helpful hand that lives with the family?
Thing
In a classic, nostalgic commercial, what animated animal famously tries—and fails—to solve the mystery of how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?
An owl
In the 1960s, sightings of a winged, red-eyed creature caused a panic in Point Pleasant. In what U.S. state did these historical sightings occur, eventually inspiring local festivals and movies?
West Virginia
In what century did the Irish bring Halloween to America?
The early 19th-century
What vegetable was first used as a "Jack-o-Lantern"?
A turnip
In the 1988 film Beetlejuice, what specific phrase does Lydia Deetz use to describe herself when expressing her personality to the ghosts?
Strange and unusual
Which popular, chewy candy that frequently lands in trick-or-treat bags is famous for its rainbow of colors and the slogan "Taste the Rainbow"?
Skittles
Which 15th-century Prince of Wallachia inspired Bram Stoker’s classic vampire novel?
Vlad the Impaler (Vlad III)
What is the first recorded name for Halloween?
Samhain (pronounced Sow-wain)
What are the 3 rules of Halloween?
1. Always wear a costume
2. Always pass out treats
3. Never blow out a jack-o'-lantern before midnight
In season 1 of the hit Netflix spooky TV show Stranger Things, what name do the kids give to the terrifying, interdimensional monster?
The Demogorgon
Bobbing for apples is a spooky party classic, but long before it was a game, what was the original purpose of this Halloween tradition
Divine future romance and marriage
The real-life double life of Deacon William Brodie, an 18th-century Scottish cabinetmaker by day and a burglar by night, directly inspired which famous dual-natured literary monster?
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde