History
When did trick-or-treating first start?
In the 1920s-1930s.
What is the Halloween color combination traditionally associated with witches?
Black and Orange
What is the least popular Halloween candy?
Candy corn
What does a bat flying in your house mean on Halloween?
That spirits are nearby.
Which creature is known for having sharp fangs and drinking blood?
Vampire
What was Halloween initially called in Scotland and Ireland?
All Hallows' Eve.
What do people typically bob for on Halloween?
Apples
Which Halloween costume has been the most popular in the U.S. for years?
witch
What’s the meaning of finding a bat inside your home?
It’s believed to be an omen.
Who is known as the creature with bolts in his neck?
Frankenstein’s monster.
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
Which Halloween tradition was believed to bring luck if a candle burned in a window?
Lighting a candle to ward off spirits.
What is the traditional vegetable carved in Scotland and Ireland before pumpkins?
Turnips
Why should you avoid crossing paths with a black cat?
It’s thought to bring bad luck.
What is the name of a reanimated creature that shuffles around and groans?
A zombie
Halloween marks the start of which ancient festival?
Samhain
What kind of house decor might scare away evil spirits?
Hanging Garlic
How many pounds of candy are sold annually for Halloween?
About 600 million pounds.
Which plant is believed to ward off evil spirits?
Rosemary
Who terrorizes with long claws and a fear of silver bullets?
werewolf
In medieval times, what did people wear on Halloween to ward off ghosts?
Animal skins and heads.
Where did the “trick” in “trick-or-treat” come from?
Mischief night pranks.
According to their theme song, which family is said to be creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky?
The Addams Family
What should you avoid doing at midnight on Halloween to prevent bad luck?
looking in a mirror
Who appears from his crypt when summoned?
A vampire