History & Traditions
In what country did the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain originate, from which Halloween is derived?
What is Ireland?
What character does Linus wait for in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown?
What is The Great Pumpkin?
What pop singer featured on the chorus of Rockwell's 1984 hit "Somebody's Watching Me"?
Who is Michael Jackson?
A group of witches is known by this term.
What is a coven?
Which candy is considered the most popular during Halloween in Canada?
What are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups?
What was the name of the ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of summer and is considered a precursor to modern Halloween?
What is Samhain?
In the film "Scream," what iconic serial killer is known for wearing a ghost-like mask?
What is Ghostface?
The spooky monologue in which Michael Jackson music video was provided by the legendary actor Vincent Price?
What is Thriller?
What is the name of the legend associated with the jack-o'-lantern?
Who is Stingy Jack?
What candy bar was introduced in 1930 and remains a favorite?
What are Snickers?
Out of what vegetable were Jack-o'-lanterns originally carved before pumpkins became popular?
What are Turnips?
The Sanderson Sisters are the main antagonists in which popular 1993 movie?
What is Hocus Pocus?
In the classic song "Monster Mash," who are some of the guests at the Halloween party?
Who are Wolfman, Dracula, and his son?
What do people traditionally bob for at Halloween parties?
What are Apples?
What is the least popular Halloween candy?
What is Circus Peanuts?
The tradition of trick-or-treating is inspired by which custom, where people would go door-to-door asking for food or money in exchange for prayers?
What is Souling?
In "Nightmare on Elm Street," what is the full name of the serial killer who wears a red and green striped sweater and wields a glove with knives?
Who is Freddy Krueger?
This classic song and dance routine comes from the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
What is "The Time Warp"?
What is the most popular Halloween costume for adults?
Who are Witches?
What was the original flavor of Swedish Fish?
What is Raspberry?
Where does the term "Halloween" come from?
It originates from "All Hallows' Eve."
Which horror movie villain has a signature hockey mask?
Who is Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th)?
Who sang the famous Halloween song "Monster Mash"?
Who is Bobby "Boris" Pickett?
What costume is the most popular for pets on Halloween?
What is Pumpkin?
How many calories are in the average trick-or-treater's Halloween candy haul?
About 11,000