Halloween Around the World
In which Mexican celebration, held around November 1 and 2, do families honor deceased loved ones with decorated altars and offerings?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What famous London fortress has a long history of executions and is said to be haunted by several former residents, including two young princes?
The Tower of London
In Greek mythology, what many-headed creature guarded the entrance to the Underworld?
Cerberus
What 1968 horror film, directed by George A. Romero, helped establish many of the modern conventions of zombie movies?
Night of the Living Dead
What is the scientific term for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
In which country is the annual festival of Obon observed, when families honor the spirits of their ancestors?
Japan
Which historic ship, now permanently docked in Long Beach, California, is known for reports of unexplained activity and ghost sightings?
The Queen Mary
What legendary creature from Jewish folklore is said to be made from clay and brought to life to protect its creator?
Golem
Which actor portrayed the sinister clown Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King's novel?
Tim Curry
What natural phenomenon causes the sky to glow with colorful waves of light near Earth's polar regions?
Aurora (Northern or Southern Lights)
What Scottish Halloween tradition involves pulling a plant from the ground to discover clues about a future spouse?
Pulling kale or cabbage stalks
What Massachusetts town became famous for a series of witchcraft trials in 1692?
Salem
In ancient Greek mythology, what winged female creature was said to have snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze?
Medusa
What television series, which first aired in 1964, followed a family with unusual and supernatural interests?
The Addams Family
What is the name of the process in which a dead body becomes stiff several hours after death?
Rigor mortis
In which country did the modern tradition of wearing costumes and going door to door for treats become especially popular before spreading widely to the United States?
Ireland
What ancient Scottish burial site, located near the village of Kilmartin, contains numerous prehistoric standing stones and burial monuments?
Kilmartin Glen
What supernatural creature from Japanese folklore is often depicted as a long-nosed, winged being associated with mountains and forests?
Tengu
Which actress played the title character in the 1976 horror film about a teenage girl with frightening supernatural abilities?
Sissy Spacek
What type of fungus is responsible for the eerie blue-green glow sometimes seen on decaying wood in forests?
Bioluminescent fungi (glowing fungi)
What is the name of the Welsh Halloween festival traditionally celebrated on October 31, associated with spirits and the changing of the seasons?
Calan Gaeaf
Which historic prison in Philadelphia held notorious criminals and is now known for its abandoned cellblocks and reported paranormal activity?
Eastern State Penitentiary
What legendary sea creature from Norse folklore was said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland and could drag ships beneath the water?
Kraken
What 1958 science-fiction horror film features a creature that grows increasingly dangerous after being exposed to radiation?
The Blob
What is the scientific name for the study of ghosts and other alleged supernatural phenomena?
Parapsychology