Halloween History
How did early New Englanders protect their homes from evil spirits?
By hiding their shoes in the walls.
Which famous Halloween movie features the line “Do you like scary movies?”
Scream
Where does the quote, "Double, double toil and trouble" come from?
William Shakespeare's Macbeth
Who penned the 1962 song "Monster Mash"?
Bobby "Boris" Pickett
What do you call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
What year did It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown first air?
1966
Who wrote the The Legend of Sleepy Hollow?
Washington Irving
What was the original title of the Michael Jackson song “Thriller”?
"Starlight"
Where is Transylvania located?
Romania
What is the significance of bobbing for apples during Halloween?
It was originally a fortune-telling game, where it was believed that the first person to catch an apple would be the next to marry
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, what is the name of the Pumpkin King who rules Halloween?
Jack Skellington
Besides horror, in what other genre did Dracula author Bram Stoker publish books?
Romance
Which 1980s band did The Nightmare Before Christmas composer Danny Elfman perform in?
Oingo Boingo
What’s another name for a lycanthrope?
A werewolf
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World Record for the heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh?
2,749 pounds
Which of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills played the role of Lindsey Wallace in the 1978 movie Halloween?
Kyle Richards
The 1962 novel Something Wicked This Way Comes was penned by what author?
Ray Bradbury
What year was the song “Don’t Fear the Reaper” released?
1976
In Slavic folklore, what is the name of the water-dwelling demon who drags humans into lakes and river?
The Rusalka
What historic weather event occurred on Halloween in 1991?
The Halloween Blizzard of 1991
How many Halloween movies has Jamie Lee Curtis appeared in?
Seven
Who wrote the 1818 classic book Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
According to the lyrics of “Monster Mash,” who are the guests of the Halloween party?
Wolfman, Dracula and his son
Which ancient Egyptian mythological figure is often portrayed as a mummy in horror stories?
Imhotep