Halloween Fun Facts
Traditionally, this is the animal that is associated with witches
What are (black) cats?
This astronomical event, occurring around September 22nd, marks the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the autumn/fall equinox?
This Washington Irving novel includes the Headless Horseman
What is "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?
The name of the supernatural serial killer in the "Halloween" movie franchise
Who is Michael Myers?
Invented in the 1880's and originally called "Chicken Feed," this tricolored triangular candy is fiercely debated today.
What is candy corn?
Carved root vegetables or pumpkins lit with candles to ward off spirits are known by this spooky name.
What are Jack-O'-Lanterns?
This wildly popular Starbucks drink, launched in 2003, has become synonymous with the flavors of fall.
What is the Pumpkin Spice Latte?
This book features the fictional Overlook Hotel located in the Colorado Rockies
What is "The Shining"?
The horror movie franchise that features a serial killer who haunts his victims' dreams
What is "A Nightmare on Elm Street"?
The name of the chocolate company that holds the largest share of Halloween candy sales
What is Hershey?
This green country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
What is Ireland?
This is the name given to the full moon that falls closest to the fall equinox each year
What is the Harvest Moon?
This was Stephen King's first novel
What is "Carrie"?
This person is who played the iconic character of Beetlejuice in a film from 1988
Who is Michael Keaton?
This candy was voted the most popular Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters
What is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
This was the most popular Halloween costume for kids in the United States in 2025
What is Spider-Man?
This world-famous German festival began in 1810 as a celebration of a royal wedding in Munich.
What is Oktoberfest?
This was Mary Shelley's age when she began writing Frankenstein
What is 18?
This person directed the movie "Psycho"
Who is Alfred Hitchcock?
The owner of the Snickers bar named the candy after his ______.
What is his horse?
Taking place after Halloween on November 1st & 2nd, this colorful Mexican holiday honors deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, and sugar skulls
What is Dia de los Muertos? (Day of the Dead)
This green plant pigment breaks down in autumn, revealing the red, yellow and orange pigments underneath and gives leaves their fall color.
What is chlorophyll?
This is where the quote "Double, double toil and trouble" originally came from.
What is "Macbeth"?
This 2017 Stephen King adaptation became the highest-grossing horror film ever at the time of its release
What is "IT"?
This candy was the first ever sent into space.
What are M&Ms?