Halloween History
What date is Halloween celebrated every year?
October 31
What is the name of the masked killer in the Halloween horror film franchise?
Michael Myers
What mythical creature transforms into a wolf during a full moon?
A werewolf
What orange-and-black striped candy is especially associated with Halloween?
Candy corn
What is the name of Wednesday Addams's disembodied hand companion?
Thing
Which ancient Celtic festival is commonly associated with the origins of Halloween?
Samhain
In the 1993 film Hocus Pocus, what are the last names of the three witch sisters?
Sanderson
What do vampires traditionally need to drink to survive?
Blood
Which candy bar features nougat, caramel, and peanuts covered in chocolate?
Snickers
What is the name of the friendly ghost created for a popular 1950s comic strip and later TV series?
Casper
What is the name of the Christian holiday observed on November 1, the day after Halloween?
All Saints' Day
In the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, what is the name of the dream-stalking villain?
Freddy Krueger
What legendary monster is said to inhabit a lake in the Scottish Highlands?
The Loch Ness Monster (Nessie)
What popular Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy corn
In Harry Potter, what is the name of the prison guarded by soul-sucking creatures called Dementors?
Azkaban
What vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
In The Addams Family, what is the name of the family’s creepy butler?
Lurch
What is the name of the headless ghostly horseman in Washington Irving's famous tale?
The Headless Horseman
Which candy company makes Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
The Hershey Company
What is the name of the town where Stranger Things is primarily set?
Hawkins, Indiana
What is the name of the Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones that takes place around October 31–November 2?Reveal answer
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
In The Shining, what is the name of the isolated hotel where Jack Torrance goes mad?
The Overlook Hotel
In Greek mythology, what snake-haired figure could turn people to stone with her gaze?
Medusa
What candy was originally marketed as “Opal Fruits” when it launched in the UK?
Starburst
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, who is known as the Pumpkin King?
Jack Skellington