Halloween
Halloween Origins
Trick or Treat
Halloween Movies
Superstitions
Haunted Hotspots
100
Which colour combination is most associated with Halloween?
Orange & Black
100
In which country did Halloween begin?
Ireland
100
What fruit is traditionally covered in sticky caramel for a Halloween treat?
Apples
100
What is the name of the friendly ghost in the famous 1995 family movie?
Casper
100
Step on a crack, break your mothers what?
Back
100
What famous Scottish lake is associated with a legendary creature said to live beneath its waters?
Loch Ness
200
What is the name of the black bird often associated with spooky stories and bad omens?
Raven
200
What vegetable was originally carved before pumpkins?
Turnips!
200
What orange, yellow, and white Halloween candy is shaped like a tiny triangle?
Candy Corn
200
What is the name of the famous vampire who lives in Transylvania?
Dracula
200
In many cultures, what do horseshoes hung above a door bring?
Good luck and protection
200
What Ontario town is home to Fort George, a historic fort known for its ghost tours?
Niagara-on-the-Lake
300
What do you call a large pot traditionally used by witches to brew magical mixtures?
Cauldron
300
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
The word Halloween comes from “All Hallows' Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints' Day
300
Which chocolate bar is famous for its caramel, nougat, and milk chocolate combination?
Snickers
300
What 1931 film features the famous lines, "It's alive! It's alive!"
Frankenstein
300
How many years of bad luck do you get if you break a mirror?
Seven years
300
What region of Romania is famous for vampire legends and is known as the home of Count Dracula?
Transylvania
400
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
400
What ancient Celtic festival is considered a major influence on Halloween?
Samhain - Samhain (pronounced SOW-in) was an ancient Celtic festival celebrated around October 31. It marked the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. People believed the boundary between the living and the spirit world became thinner during this time, allowing spirits to cross over. It is considered one of the major influences behind modern Halloween traditions.
400
What popular Halloween candy is known for its slogan, "Taste the Rainbow"?
Skittles
400
What is the name of the family in the spooky television and movie franchise featuring a daughter named Wednesday?
The Addams Family
400
What does it mean if your ears are ringing or burning?
Someone is talking about you
400
Which US city is famous for ghost tours, haunted cemeteries, and spooky history in Louisiana?
New Orleans
500
What is the name of the day after Halloween?
All Saints' Day
500
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
The original purpose was to disguise people from wandering spirits. According to Celtic traditions, people believed spirits roamed the earth during Samhain, so they wore costumes to avoid being recognized by them.
500
What is the most popular Halloween candy bought in Canada?
Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
500
In Psycho (1960), what is the name of the motel?
The Bates Motel
500
What should you do if a black cat crosses your path in Japan?
Smile — it’s believed to bring good luck there
500
What infamous Ontario family was murdered in a brutal vigilante attack near Lucan in February 1880 and are claimed to haunt the land they owned?
The Black Donnelly Family
600
What is the most popular costume in Canada for 2026?
Spider-Man
600
What did people in medieval England do during “souling”?
Went door-to-door asking for food in exchange for prayers for the dead
600
What candy is famous for its slogan, "Melts in your mouth, not in your hands"?
M&M's
600
In Child’s Play (1988), what is the name of the killer doll?
Chucky
600
Which animals' feet do some people carry for good luck?
Rabbits feet
600
Which London fortress is said to be haunted by the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn?
The Tower of London
700
In 2023, Travis Giener nabbed the Guinness World Record for the heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh?
2,749 lbs
700
In early 20th-century America, Halloween was often called what due to widespread pranks and vandalism?
"Mischief Night" due to the widespread pranks and vandalism that occurred during the holiday
700
Which chewy candy comes in a long, twisty rope and is often strawberry-flavoured?
Twizzlers
700
Which actress played the original Laurie Strode in Halloween (1978)?
Jamie Lee Curtis
700
Why do people say “bless you” when someone sneezes?
It was once thought sneezing let the soul escape or invited evil spirits
700
Which town did the famous Salem Witch Trials take place in 1692?
Salem, Massachusetts.
800
What is the name of the ghostly figure said to appear before someone dies in some folklore?
A Banshee
800
What is the Irish legend behind the name “jack-o'-lantern”?
The story of Stingy Jack, a figure in Irish folklore doomed to wander with a light
800
Which malted milk ball candy is coated in chocolate?
Whoppers
800
What is the name of this main villain in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
Freddy Kreuger
800
What should you do if you walk past a cemetery?
Hold your breath to avoid inhaling a wandering spirit
800
What famous prison in San Francisco is said to be haunted by former inmates?
Alcatraz