Halloween History
What is the original meaning of the word "Halloween."?
All Hallows' Eve
What creature is said to turn into a bat?
A vampire
What is the name of the friendly ghost in the cartoon and movie franchise?
Casper
What is the name of the popular orange, yellow and white candy?
What you you say when knocking on a door for Halloween candy?
"Trick or Treat"
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
What mythical creature transforms to a wolf during a full moon?
Werewolf
In Hocus Pocus, what is the surname of the three witch sisters?
Sanderson
What fruit is traditionally used in a Halloween party game where people try to grab it with their mouths?
Apples
What is the name for a carved pumpkin?
Jack-o-lantern
In which century did Irish immigration help popularize Halloween in North America?
19th century
What is the name for a group of witches?
A coven
What is the name of the pumpkin king in in The nightmare before christmas?
Jack Skellington
Which chocolate bar features nougat, caramel, and peanuts covered in milk chocolate?
Snickers Bar
What is the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
Which two countries are most closely associated with the origins of modern Halloween traditions?
Ireland and Scotland
In Greek Mythology, which creature had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze?
Medusa
In Beetlejuice, how many times must you say his name to summon him?
Three times
What popular American candy was originally called chicken feed?
What is the name of the famous ship said to be haunted and doomed to sail the seas forever?
The Flying Dutchman
What ancient Celtic Festival is considered a precursor to Halloween?
Samhain
What is the name of the legendary sea monster described by Jules Verne in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the seas?
A giant squid
What is the name of the fictional town where the original Halloween Movie takes place?
Haddonfield, Illinois
What company introduced peanut butter cups in 1928?
H.B. Reese Candy Company
According to superstition, what does it mean if a bat flies into your house?
It is considered an omen of bad fortune.