History
What were the original jack-o’-lanterns made from?
Turnips
What candy slogan is "Taste the Rainbow"?
Skittles
Which horror movie was the first to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?
The Exorcist (1973)
In the movie "Hocus Pocus," what are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
What is the term for a group of witches?
Coven
What is the name of the Celtic festival that Halloween originated from?
Samhain
What candy bar was named after the family horse of its inventor, Frank Mars?
Snickers
What horror movie villain uses a glove with knives for fingers to kill his victims in their dreams?
Freddy Krueger (from A Nightmare on Elm Street)
What song by Michael Jackson is often associated with Halloween due to its spooky music video?
Thriller
What does it mean if a bat flies around your house on Halloween?
Ghosts are nearby
In medieval Europe, what was the purpose of wearing masks and costumes on Halloween?
To disguise oneself from ghosts and evil spirits.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the United States?
Reese peanut butter cups
In “Beetlejuice,” how many times must you say Beetlejuice’s name to summon him?
Three times
Who wrote the classic Halloween song "The Monster Mash"?
Bobby "Boris" Pickett
What are poltergeists known for?
Causing physical disturbances like loud noises and objects moving.
In what country did “bobbing for apples” originate as a Halloween game?
England
What is the substance that causes certain candy to taste sour?
Citric Acid. Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. (could also include malic acid or tartaric acid)
What is the name of the camp where Jason Voorhees drowns in the "Friday the 13th" movies?
Camp Crystal Lake
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
On Halloween, what does it mean if you see a spider?
It is believed to be the spirit of a loved one watching over you.
What was Halloween originally called in colonial America?
It was known as "Cabbage Night" in some areas, after a fortune-telling game that involved cabbages.
How many pounds of candy corn are produced annually for Halloween?
What is the name of the haunted hotel in Stephen King's "The Shining"?
The Overlook Hotel. Hotel is a fictionalized version of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado
What is the name of the Addams Family's butler?
Lurch
How many witches were burned at the stake during the Salem Witch Trials?
None but thirty people were found guilty, nineteen of whom were executed by hanging (fourteen women and five men).