Spooky Monsters
What did the ancient Romans think about owls?
They were evil!
From base to point what is the color of candy corn?
yellow, orange, and white
What bone found in the head is often used as a symbol of Halloween?
a skull
What country celebrates the Day of the Dead?
Mexico
What colors other than orange can pumpkins be?
White, blue, and green
What do you call a group of witches?
a coven
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
M&Ms
What do you call the pot that witches use?
A cauldron!
In what country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
True or false: the word hallow means saint or holy person?
True
What do you call a male witch?
a warlock
What were the first fun-sized candy bars?
Snickers and Milky Way
In Hocus Pocus what needs to be lit to summon the Sanderson Sisters?
the black flame candle
What is another names for Halloween?
Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or the Feast of the Dead
What Catholic holiday is associated with Halloween?
All Saints day on November 1
Who is the goddess of witches in Greek mythology?
Hecate
What Halloween candy was originally called chicken feed?
candy corn
In the Disney movie Hocus Pocus what song do the Sanderson Sisters perform Halloween party?
I put a spell on you
What famous magician died on Halloween?
Harry Houdini
What were originally used as the first Jack-o-lanterns?
Turnips
What does Dracula mean?
a son of the Devil or son of Dracul
Instead of candy what did kids originally receive when trick or treating?
food and drinks
Which classic, spooky book contains the character Ichabod Crane?
The Headless Horseman
What does Halloween mean?
All Hallows Eve
Who do the characters kidnap in the Nightmare before Christmas?
Santa Claus