Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
100

In which country did Halloween originate?

Ireland

100

Who was the first actor to play Wolf Man?

Lon Chaney

100

Who wrote the novel Frankenstein?

Mary Shelley

100

According to superstition, a person born on Halloween has what particular ability?

The ability to see and talk to spirits

100

What’s the color order of a piece of candy corn, from the base to the point?

Yellow (base), orange (middle), and white (top)

200

Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?

All Saints (Hallows) Day

200

Which phobia means you have an intense fear of Halloween?

Samhainophobia


200

Transylvania is a region in which country?

Romania

200

How many people were hanged during the Salem Witch Trials?

19

200

In 2004, the city of Hollywood banned the use of what party item on Halloween?

Silly string

300

What was the name of Dracula’s sidekick?

Renfield

300

Out of which vegetable were Jack O’ Lanterns originally made?

Turnips
300

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit

300

Pumpkins can be orange, white, green, or what other color?

Blue

300

When do vampires sleep?

At night (nocturnal)

400

From which words did ‘bonfire’ originate?

Bone and Fire

400

According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, what will you see?

 Your future husband or wife

400

What is the significance of seeing a spider on Halloween?

It is thought to be the spirit of a loved one watching over the person who finds the spider.

400

How many Oscars was Psycho nominated for?

4

400

It’s illegal to dress like a nun or priest for Halloween in which US state?


Alabama. According to Section 13A-14-4, impersonating the clergy is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 or up to a year in jail.

500

What does the name Dracula mean?

Son of the Devil

500

From which region in the world do pumpkins originate?

Central America

500

Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead starting at midnight on Oct. 31?

Mexico

500

Complete this lyric from the hit Halloween song The Monster Mash: “I was working in the lab, late one night…”

“When my eyes beheld, an eerie sight.”

500

Where does Halloween spending rank compared to other holidays? Is it first, second, or third?

It’s second. Christmas is the largest consumer holiday, although Halloween is bigger than Valentine’s Day.

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