Halloween History & Traditions
This mystery novel by Agatha Christie features a girl drowned in an apple-bobbing tub.
What is Hallowe'en Party?
This Roman goddess of fruit trees is linked to the tradition of apple bobbing.
Who is Pomona?
These were among the first individually wrapped penny candies in the United States.
What are Tootsie Rolls?
In some traditions, seeing this creature on Halloween is considered good luck.
What is a spider?
This 1978 horror classic was filmed in only 21 days.
What is Halloween?
This Minnesota city held America's first citywide Halloween celebration in 1921.
What is Anoka?
Before pumpkins became popular, Irish people carved these vegetables for jack-o'-lanterns.
What are turnips?
About this percentage of parents admit to sneaking candy from their children's trick-or-treat bags.
What is 90%?
Vampire bats naturally live in these regions of the world.
What are Central and South America?
The famous Michael Myers mask was modified from a mask of this actor.
Who is William Shatner?
Ancient Celts began wearing masks and costumes on Halloween for this reason.
What is to avoid being recognized by roaming spirits?
Besides orange, pumpkins commonly come in these three colors.
What are white, blue, and green?
Over 35 million pounds of this Halloween candy are produced annually.
What is candy corn?
These nighttime insect hunters are considered vital to ecosystems around the world.
What are bats?
This actor was the only actual high-school-aged cast member in the original Halloween film.
Who is Jamie Lee Curtis?
European immigrants brought Halloween traditions to North America that included ghost stories, fortune-telling, and these outdoor gatherings.
What are bonfires?
In folklore, girls placed this Halloween game prize under their pillows to dream of a future love.
What is a bobbed apple?
Halloween ranks in this position among the most commercially successful holidays.
What is second place (behind Christmas)?
The little brown bat can live this surprisingly long amount of time.
What is over 30 years?
This Halloween movie notably did not feature Michael Myers.
What is Halloween III: Season of the Witch?
The fear of Halloween is known by this name.
What is Samhainophobia?
Orange and black became Halloween colors because they symbolize these two things.
What are the fall harvest and darkness/death?
These two candy brands frequently top lists of trick-or-treat favorites.
What are Snickers and Reese's?
Black cats were once believed to be these supernatural companions.
What are witches
This superhero was reportedly the most popular Halloween costume in 2017.
Who is Wonder Woman?