History of Halloween
What country is considered the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
In what movie does a killer haunt teenagers in their dreams?
What is A Nightmare on Elm Street?
What candy is known for its slogan, “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
Michael Jackson’s hit song featuring zombie dancers and a famous short film is perfect for Halloween.
Thriller
Which Christian holiday was established to honor saints and influenced Halloween’s name?
What is All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day)?
What is the name of the summer camp in the Friday the 13th series?
What is Camp Crystal Lake?
What candy’s slogan used to be “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand”?
M and Ms
The theme song for this 1960s TV show about a family of ghouls goes “They’re creepy and they’re kooky…”
What is The Addams Family?
Which vegetable was originally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular?
Turnips
What 1996 film revitalized the horror genre with its self-aware killer known as Ghostface?
What is Scream?
Which chocolate bar features caramel, nougat, and peanuts covered in milk chocolate?
Snickers
“This is Halloween, this is Halloween” is the opening song from what animated Tim Burton movie?
What is The Nightmare Before Christmas?
What was the main purpose of the bonfires lit during the Celtic festival of Samhain?
What is to ward off spirits and provide protection through the winter
What classic monster was created by a scientist and brought to life by electricity?
Who is Frankenstein’s monster?
Which Halloween candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy Corn
“I put a spell on you” was famously performed by this Bette Midler for this famed 1993 Halloween movie?
Hocus Pocus
What natural event did ancient people often associate with spirits and the supernatural around Halloween time?
What is the shortening of days and longer nights (the changing of the seasons)?
What movie features a killer doll named Chucky?
Child's Play
This candy is famous for coming in a little rectangular brick and is dispensed from collectible character heads.
PEZ
This 1962 song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett tells the story of a monster party and is a Halloween classic.
The Monster Mash