Halloween History
Originating in Ireland, this root vegetable was originally used for carving jack-o'-lanterns.
What is a turnip?
The most produced Halloween candy.
What is candy corn?
The quote "Double, double toil and trouble" is associated with this famous work.
What is Shakespeare's “Macbeth”?
This famous prison is often considered one of the most haunted places in the United States.
What is Alcatraz?
The year Halloween was first celebrated in the United States.
This candy, known for its chewy chocolate flavor, holds the distinction of being the first penny-wrapped candy.
What is a Tootsie Roll?
This American author is known for his Gothic tales and poems, including "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Raven."
Who is Edgar Allen Poe?
The Perron family haunting, characterized by a Rhode Island farmhouse plagued by malevolent spirits, served as the inspiration for this famous horror movie.
What is "The Conjuring"?
This administration was the first to decorate the White House for Halloween.
What is the Eisenhower administration?
On average, an American spends approximately this much on candy for Halloween.
What is $25 to $30?
In Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein," this is the first name of the scientist who creates the monster.
Who is Victor?
This historic site, known for its haunting history and serving as a filming location for "The Shawshank Redemption".
What is Ohio State Reformatory?
This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926.
Who is Harry Houdini?
On average, a trick-or-treater receives this many pieces of candy from each house they visit on Halloween night in the United States.
What is 2 to 3 pieces of candy?
This influential author of horror fiction, known for creating the Cthulhu Mythos, is often associated with the genre of cosmic horror.
Who is H.P. Lovecraft?
This famous haunted mansion in San Jose, California, is known for its winding maze-like architectural features designed to confuse spirits.
What is the Winchester Mystery House?
This popular fall festival activity was brought to Britain by the Romans when they invaded.
What is bobbing for apples?
From top to bottom, the correct order of the traditional colors on a candy corn.
What is white, orange, yellow?
Netflix's 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' are based on the works of this American author known for her unique blend of psychological horror.
Who is Shirley Jackson?
This husband-and-wife paranormal investigator duo, known for their work on numerous haunted and possessed house cases, is famously portrayed in films such as "The Conjuring" and "Annabelle".
Who are Ed and Lorraine Warren?