Halloween Tradition
and History
and History
This vegetable was originally used for carving Jack-o'-lanterns before pumpkins became popular.
Turnips
How many times do you have to say Beetlejuice's name for him to show up?
Three times
What popular Halloween dessert consists of chocolate, and when sliced, reveals a red, "bloody" interior?
Red velvet cake
What is type of transport is preferred by witches?
Broom
Which U.S. state is home to the reportedly haunted Eastern State Penitentiary?
Pennsylvania.
In which South American country can you find the ancient city of Machu Picchu, often linked to mysterious and ghostly tales?
Peru
What 1993 film features three witch sisters who are resurrected in modern-day Salem and stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy? A: "Hocus Pocus."
Hocus Pocus
Which candy is known for its black and orange wrappers and is often given out as Halloween treats, but is also enjoyed year-round?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
How do you become a zombie?
When you are bitten by one.
In which European city would you find the catacombs known as "The City of the Dead"?
Paris, France.
This country originated the tradition of bobbing for apples.
Ireland
What is the name of the creepy, possessed doll in "The Conjuring" and its spin-off films?
Annabelle
In which country did the tradition of eating barmbrack, a fruitcake with hidden objects like a ring or coin, originate as a Halloween tradition?
Ireland.
In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," who is the headless horseman searching for?
His head.
What famous London street is associated with the legend of Jack the Ripper?
Whitechapel.
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini.
Who directed the 1960 horror film "Psycho"?
Alfred Hitchcock
What type of nut is often associated with Halloween and is commonly roasted and enjoyed during the season?
Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas)
What type of supernatural creature can transform into a wolf during a full moon?
Werewolf.
What is the name of the annual Halloween parade held in New York City, one of the largest Halloween parades in the world?
The Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.
What did Scottish women hang to see their future husbands on Halloween?
Wet sheets in front of a fire.
What is the name of the summer camp where Friday the 13th takes place?
Camp Crystal Lake
What is the traditional dish made from ground meat, onions, and seasonings often used to fill empanadas during Halloween celebrations in Latin American countries?
Picadillo
What is a fear of clowns called?
Coulrophobia
What is the name for the fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia.