Fun and Trivia
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 what?
Eyes
What day is Halloween?
October 31st
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To ward off evil spirits
What is the purpose of a ghoul?
To rob graves
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Rolls
What is Dr. Frankenstein's first name?
Victor
What colors are traditionally associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Name 3 scary characters.
Frankenstein, Dracula, witch, vampire, ghost, zombie, werewolf, etc.
Halloween candy sales average about how much annually in the US?
$2 billion
The fear of Halloween is called what?
Samhinophobia
What country celebrates the "Day of the Dead?"
Mexico
Pumpkins grow on... ?
In 1962, a society was established for what well-known vampire?
Count Dracula
Which candy bar is listed as the most popular among trick or treaters?
Snickers
The first jack o' lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
What country does Halloween come from?
Ireland
In addition to orange, what other colors can pumpkins be?
Green or white
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
What percentage of adults admit to sneaking candy from their kids?
90%
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
The Romans called Halloween "Pomona Day". She is the goddess of what?
Fruit or gardens
What do you call a carved pumpkin?
Jack-o-lantern
What is the name of Dracula's sidekick?
Renfield
What percentage of kids say they sort their candy when first getting home (not sharing/trading/etc.)?
30%