Halloween Food
How do pumpkins grow?
Pumpkins grow on vines that spread out across the ground
In what country did mummies originate?
Egypt
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
Most spiders have 8 legs and 8 ___?
Eyes
The first jack-o'-lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin is technically a fruit because it develops from the flower of the pumpkin plant and contains seeds.
In which century did Halloween begin to be widely celebrated in the United States?
The 19th century
What is a male witch called?
The correct answer is Warlock, but if you said "Ernesto" that is OK too!
The corpse flower gets its name from its ___?
Smell, which resembles the odor of rotting flesh
Within 100 kgs, what is the weight of the heaviest pumpkin on record?
1,247kgs. - grown in Minnesota, and set the world record in October 2023.
What popular Halloween candy was originally called "Chicken Feed" when it was first created in the 1880s?
Candy Corn
Which was the first country to celebrate Halloween?
Ireland
What is a ghoul?
A creature from Arabic folklore that is known for haunting or robbing graveyards and consuming human flesh
What is the best selling Halloween candy in the USA?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Within 3% points, what percentage of Americans are expected to decorate their homes this Halloween?
52%
What traditional Halloween treat was originally made by coating a fruit in syrup and is popular for autumn festivals?
Candy apple (also known as toffee apple)
In 1962, a society was established for which well known vampire?
Count Dracula Society
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America. They are also found in parts of Central America and Mexico.
Within 5 seconds, what is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?
16.47 seconds, it was by Stephen Clarke in New York City in 2013
What is the original purpose of a jack-o'-lantern?
To ward off evil spirits
What was the first wrapped penny candy in the USA?
Tootsie Rolls - introduced in 1896
The Romans called Halloween Pomona Day. She was the Goddess of _____?
Fruit and orchards
The lycanthrope is commonly called a ___?
Wolfman - a human who can transform into a wolf, under the influence of a full moon
The fear of Halloween is called?
Samhainophobia - derives from Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini