TRADITIONS/ HISTORY
What is the traditional name for the night before All Saints' Day, which eventually became known as Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
What famous actor played Dracula in the classic 1931 horror film?
Bela Lugosi
What legendary creature is believed to transform from a human into a wolf?
Werewolf
What candy looks like little children
Sour Patch Kids
According to superstition, what does it mean if a black cat crosses your path?
Bad luck
What country is credited with starting the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns?
Ireland
In the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho, what is the name of the motel where the famous shower scene takes place?
Bates Motel
What famous fictional vampire lived in a castle in Transylvania?
Count Dracula
Which candy was originally marketed as a “penny candy”?
Tootsie Rolls
What is the name of the irrational fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What was the original purpose of wearing frightening costumes during ancient Halloween celebrations?
To disguise themselves from or ward off evil spirits
What 1973 horror movie tells the story of a young girl named Regan who becomes possessed by a demon?
The Exorcist
In the original Frankenstein novel, what is the first name of the scientist who creates the monster?
Victor
What candy bar was advertised with the slogan "Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't"?
Almond Joy and Mounds
What famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween night in 1926, making October 31st an especially significant date in the history of magic?
Harry Houdini
What ancient Celtic festival marked the end of the harvest season and is considered a predecessor of Halloween?
Samhain
What 1980 horror movie, based on a Stephen King novel, features a haunted hotel called the Overlook?
The Shining
According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, what organ was often left inside the body during mummification because it was considered the center of intelligence and emotion?
The heart
What popular chocolate candy was first introduced in 1941 and was originally sold in cardboard tubes to American soldiers during World War II?
M&M's
What is the name of the legendary ghost ship said to be doomed to sail the seas forever?
The Flying Dutchman
According to Irish folklore, what wandering character inspired the tradition of carving jack-o'-lanterns?
Stingy Jack
In the original 1959 television series The Twilight Zone, who served as the show's creator and famous narrator?
Rod Serling
What legendary creature from Irish folklore is known for appearing as a woman whose cries warn of an approaching death?
Banshee
What candy bar, introduced in 1921, was originally named "Kandy Kake" before being renamed after a famous baseball player?
Baby Ruth (the baseball connection is disputed; the manufacturer claimed it was named after Ruth Cleveland)
What is the term for the fear of Halloween itself?
Samhainophobia