Halloween Night
This Halloween creature is known for transforming from a human into a wolf under a full moon.
What is a Werewolf
This name, commonly associated with a mischievous spirit or ghost, comes from an old English word meaning 'to frighten.'
What is a "bogey" or "bogeyman"?
Originally made from honey, sugar, and corn syrup, this crunchy snack gets stuck in teeth and is handed out in Halloween bags.
What is a popcorn ball?
This family-friendly animated movie follows Jack Skellington as he tries to bring Christmas to Halloween Town.
In fall, many animals prepare for winter by gathering food or building up this state of reduced activity.
What is Hibernation?
On Halloween night, you might say this word three times to summon a famous ghostly trickster from a 1988 movie.
What is BeetleJuice
In medieval Europe, people carved these vegetables into lanterns before pumpkins became the standard for jack-o'-lanterns.
What are turnips?
With origins in Victorian England, this Halloween-season candy was originally made by coating fresh fruit with a hard candy shell instead of caramel.
What is a toffee apple?
This 1993 Disney film features three witches resurrected on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts.
What is Hocus Pocus
This warm drink made from spiced apple juice is a favorite during fall festivals and gatherings.
What is apple cider?
According to superstition, if you see this animal crossing your path on Halloween night, it’s a sign of bad luck.
What is a black cat?
The practice of dressing in costumes to hide from evil spirits has roots in this ancient tradition, where people disguised themselves to ward off ghosts during Samhain.
What is "mumming" or "guising"?
These traditional Mexican treats, made in the shape of skulls and often decorated with bright colors, are prepared for Día de los Muertos celebrations.
What are sugar skulls?
This 1978 horror film by John Carpenter introduced us to Michael Myers, the masked killer.
What is Halloween
In the United States, this famous town, known for its 1692 witch trials, sees its tourism spike during the fall season.
What is Salem, Massachusetts?
In Halloween folklore, this full moon event is rare and considered magical if it happens on October 31st.
What is a Blue Moon
In medieval Europe, people carved these vegetables into lanterns before pumpkins became the standard for jack-o'-lanterns.
What are turnips?
This centuries-old Halloween dessert, often associated with Ireland and fortune-telling, is a fruit-filled bread that can contain hidden charms.
What is barmbrack?
In this 2019 horror sequel, Pennywise the clown returns to terrorize the grown-up members of the Losers' Club.
What is Chapter 2?
This rare phenomenon, where the sun appears to be in two places at once during sunrise or sunset, is occasionally visible in fall due to atmospheric conditions.
What is a double sun or sun dog?
During Halloween night, the veil between the living and spirit worlds is said to be at its thinnest, a belief from this ancient Celtic festival.
What is Samhain?
This 16th-century Irish folklore figure is said to have inspired the legend of the jack-o'-lantern, a soul doomed to wander with only a carved-out vegetable lantern.
Who is Stingy Jack?
These Italian-inspired almond-flavored cookies, shaped like bones, are often served around Halloween and Day of the Dead celebrations.
What are ossi dei morti (bones of the dead)?
This 2012 animated film tells the story of a boy who can communicate with ghosts and must save his town from a zombie invasion.
What is ParaNorman
The fall constellation seen in the Northern Hemisphere is named after a queen from Greek mythology.
What is Cassiopeia?