Halloween Traditions
When going from house to house, you yell these words before you're given candy.
What is "trick or treat"?
This orange, yellow, and white Halloween candy is a bit controversial - you either love it, or you hate it.
What is Candy Corn?
All hail the Pumpkin King! This main character from The Nightmare Before Christmas resides in Halloweentown, along with his faithful ghost dog, Zero.
Who is Jack Skellington?
What is a werewolf?
Wanna play a game? See how many of these costumes you'll spot at your Halloween party, based on a South Korean Netflix show.
What is Squid Game?
We originally carved these Halloween decorations with turnips, until we learned that pumpkins were much easier to carve.
What are jack-o-lanterns?
First they're sour, then they're sweet, then they're in your trick or treat pail.
What are Sour Patch Kids?
Wanna play? Better say no to this killer doll, made famous in the 1988 movie Child's Play.
Who is Chucky?
Watch out! This deadly spider, who shares its name with an Avenger, is famous for eating its mates, which is where it gets its name.
What is a black widow?
You'll probably see a lot of kids dressed up as characters from this 2018 video game - but be careful, one of them is an imposter.
What is Among Us?
Make sure you always give out candy to trick or treaters - as in some parts of the country, if you don't, you might get these thrown at your house (2 answers).
What are toilet paper and/or eggs?
This peanut butter treat, made by Hershey, is the #1 Halloween candy in America.
What are Reeses Cups?
It's alive! IT'S ALIVE! This classic horror monster is the star of the 1931 film of the same name, based on the book by Mary Shelley.
Who is Frankenstein?
Facing down a vampire? Never fear - just step outside, as they will burn if they are exposed to this.
What is sunlight?
This clownish DC supervillain sidekick is a hit at Halloween parties, especially as part of a couples costume.
Who is Harley Quinn?
NYC is famous for its Halloween parade, a giant party held annually in this downtown Manhattan neighborhood.
What is the West Village/Greenwich Village?
These alliterative chocolate candies are named after the two men that invented them - Mars & Murrie.
What are M&Ms?
These paranormal investigators work out of a firehouse in New York City, and are definitely who you should call if there's something strange in your neighborhood.
Who are the Ghostbusters?
These creatures are the star of many movies and television shows, perhaps most notably, 1968's Night of the Living Dead.
What are zombies?
This fashionista Disney villain got a modern twist this year, and you're likely to see several on Halloween night, dressed in black and white fur.
Who is Cruella De Vil?
Halloween originated from the Celtic Pagan festival Samhain, an ancient ritual originally celebrated in this European country.
What is Ireland?
Sometimes, trick or treaters will not only ask for candy, but for coins as a donation to this charitable organization.
What is UNICEF?
Pennywise is the main antagonist of the It series, which begins with the terrifying disappearance of this raincoat-clad little boy down a sewer drain.
Who is Georgie?
These winged creatures of the night get their name from the food they consume - that is, the blood of farm animals.
What are vampire bats?
It's been her all along - this villainous witch from a Disney+ series that will be haunting your Halloween parties! And she killed Sparky, too.
Who is Agatha Harkness?