Halloween
What color are witches' cats traditionally believed to be?
Black
What is the folkloric term for a corpse believed to rise from its grave and drink the blood of the living?
A vampire.
In which Asian country has Halloween become especially famous for large costume gatherings in places such as Shibuya?
Japan.
What candy is shaped like a small white-and-orange or white-and-yellow kernel and is especially popular at Halloween?
Candy corn.
What material was traditionally used to make many early homemade ghost costumes?
A white sheet.
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia.
In folklore, what metal is traditionally associated with harming werewolves?
Silver
Which country helped popularize modern pumpkin-carving and widespread trick-or-treating?
The United States.
In what year was the first Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar introduced?
1900
What pointed accessory is traditionally worn by a witch?
A pointed hat.
What ancient Celtic festival is associated with Halloween's origins?
Samhain.
What is the study of the paranormal, including alleged hauntings, commonly called?
Paranormal research; the term parapsychology is also used for the study of alleged psychic phenomena.
In Canada, what autumn crop is commonly featured in Halloween decorations alongside pumpkins?
Corn, often displayed as corn stalks or corn mazes.
Which candy bar is named after a famous New York City street?
Fifth Avenue.
Which fairy-tale character is known for a red hooded cape?
Little Red Riding Hood.
Which country is strongly associated with the origins of Samhain?
Ireland
What is the name of the ancient Greek mythological figure whose gaze turns people to stone?
Medusa.
What is the Scottish name for the Halloween custom of dressing up and going from house to house performing tricks or songs in exchange for treats?
Guising.
What is the name of the process that gives chocolate its smooth texture and glossy finish?
Tempering.
How many adults dressed up as a witch in 2025?
4.5 million
Which author wrote the short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?
Washington Irving.
Which legendary creature is said to rise from the dead and return to its burial place at night in some European folklore?
A revenant.
What traditional Irish Halloween bread sometimes contains hidden objects said to predict a person's future?
Barmbrack, a fruit bread traditionally associated with fortune-telling.
What ingredient in many gummy candies gives them their chewy, springy texture?
Gelatin, although some gummies use plant-based alternatives such as pectin.
What was the most popular children's costume of 2025?
SpiderMan