Halloween Knowledge
What is phasmophobia the fear of?
Ghosts
What is the surname of the 3 sisters in Hocus Pocus?
Sanderson
Which city is infamous for its witch trials in 1692?
Salem
Finish the lyric...
'Spooky, scary...'
'...skeletons'
Which country did Jack-o'-lanterns originate in?
Ireland
What is the name of Wednesday’s disembodied sidekick in Wednesday?
Thing
What is the historical name for a witch’s pet?
Bonus: Give an example of one
Familiar
Black cats, rats, dogs, frogs
Finish the lyric...
'If there's somethin' strange...'
'...in your neighbourhood, who you gon' call? Ghostbusters!'
Which country popularised the use of pumpkins?
Bonus: What were Jack-o'-lanterns originally carved in?
USA
Turnips
What title does Jack Skellington have in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Pumpkin King
Why did people start wearing Halloween costumes?
To hide from spooky spirits
Finish the lyric...
'It's close to midnight...'
'...and something evil's lurking in the dark'
What does ‘Poltergeist’ translate to in German?
‘Noisy ghost’
Everything starts to go wrong for Alexander Hamilton after he mentions the name of which Shakespearean character?
Macbeth, it is said to bring bad luck if you say it inside a theatre
What is the medieval tradition of souling that took place the day after Halloween?
Children would go door to door singing or offering prayers for lost loved ones, in exchange they were often given money, food or sweet treats
Finish the lyric...
'I'm in love (I'm in love), I'm in love (I'm in love)...'
'...I'm in love with a monster'
Which monster must you invite inside?
Vampire
What are the names of the 3 unfriendly Ghosts in Casper?
Fatso, Stinkie and Stretch
Which famous figure is said to haunt the Tower of London?
Anne Boleyn’s headless ghost
Finish the lyric...
'They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky...'
'...they're all together ooky, the Addams family'