Spooky Facts
What form of literature was the movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas“ based on?
A poem
How long does Halloween date back?(it’s in years, and is over a hundred)
More than 2,000 years!
A person in what profession invented cotton candy?
A dentist
Why are witches pictured with green skin?
The Wicked Witch of the West from the movie The Wizard of Oz was portrayed as green.
He sleeps in a coffin and doesn’t like sunlight. What is he?
Vampire
What do you sprinkle around to keep spooky spirits away?
Salt
Where did the tradition of carving pumpkins originate?
Ireland
About how much does the average American spend on Halloween each year?
Over a hundred dollars!
A black cat crossing your path means what?
You’re about to receive some bad luck.
When there’s a full moon, this creature turns from a human into an animal. What is he?
Werewolf
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
What did people originally carve instead of pumpkins?
Turnips
How heavy was the world’s largest jack-o-lantern? You will be correct if you guess within a hundred pounds either way.
Exactly 2,684 pounds, and 2 ounces
Why it is said that ghosts say boo?
Saying boo used to be a popular way to attract someone’s attention or scare them, and ghosts would want to scare people.
He is an undead human who eats brains. Who is he?
Zombie
What state in the U.S.A. grow the most pumpkins?
Illinois
Trick-or-treating has existed since _______ times. (Word is 8 letters long)
Medieval
What percent of Americans planned to hand out candy in 2024?
About 97%
In 1895, the first costume was commercially produced. What was this costume?
A witch
He is a grotesque creature created by a scientist, using electricity. Who is he?
Frankenstein
Why are black cats considered unlucky in some cultures?
In folklore, they were thought to be witches companions or even witches in disguise.
What is America‘s most popular Halloween treat?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
How many seeds are in the average pumpkin?
About 500 seeds.
What was the Celtic celebration that people dressed in costumes for called?
Samhain (SAH-win)
She snakes her hair and turn people to stone with her look. Who is she?
Medusa