Halloween History
What country does Halloween Originate from?
Ireland
"If it’s something weird, and it don’t look good, who ya gonna call?”
Ghostbusters- Ray Parker Jr
What 1960's horror movie written by George A. Romero revolutionized the genre and made Zombies more popular than they had ever been?
Night of the Living Dead
A bunny
What percent of children under the age of 12 go trick-r-treating each year?
A.)34% B.) 61% C.) 84% D.)93%
D.) 93%
Historically, Halloween was believed to be the one night a year that dead relatives could visit with their families. True or False?
True! There was often even a place set for them at the dinner table.
According to the Charlie Daniels band, where was the Devil going down to?
Georgia
What Alfred Hitchcock movie features Janet Leigh in the shower- one of the most famous scenes ever created?
Psycho- Fun Fact: Alfred Hitchcock made the movie specifically because he wanted to create this scene-IT took an entire week to film this 45 second shot.
The #1 Halloween costume of the 70's was this character who helped Dorothy get home while receiving his own heart.
Tin Man
Are vampire bats real?
yes
What were Jack-O-Lanterns made of originally?
Turnips
Finish the lyrics: They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky,___________.
The Aadams Family!
What 70's movie features a haunting slasher serial killer wearing a white mask?
Halloween- Michael Myers' mask was actually a mask for Captain Kirk from Star Trek-due to budget restraints the crew used what they could find.
The most Popular 1980's Halloween costume was this moonwalking popstar with his red leather jacket and his one white glove.
Michael Jackson
During the Salem Witch Trials, over 200 women were accused of practicing witchcraft; of those 200, how many were executed? More or less than 75?
Less! Only 20 accused women were executed.
How did pranks and tricks originally become a tradition of Halloween?
They were originally aimed not towards people but evil spirits.
What song released in 1982 is the #1 Halloween themed song in the United States?
What movie features little girl "Carol Anne" perched in front of a TV screen displaying white noise saying as she yells "THEY'RE HERE!"
Poltergeist
During the 1990's this group of four crime fighting reptiles was the # 1 Halloween Costume.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
What does the name Dracula mean?
Son of the Devil
Is Halloween recognized as a Christian holiday?
Yes, Christians consider Halloween one of the three days of AllHallowTide- A time for honoring saints and and praying for recently departed souls.
What song released in 1962 by Bobby Pickett tells the story of dancing creatures?
Monster Mash
What movie directed by Stanley Kubrick based on a Stephen King novel features a family looking after the Overlook Hotel - Star Jack Nicholson's character develops a form of "Cabin Fever."
The Shining
The 2000's most popular Halloween costume was this yellow character who lived in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob Square Pants
What is the least popular candy?
A.) Candy Corn B.) Smarties C.) Skittles D.) Licorice