Halloween History & Traditions
Halloween is believed to have originated from which ancient Celtic festival, Samhain or Beltane?
Samhain
In which year was the classic film Dracula, starring Bela Lugosi, released, 1931 or 1945?
1931
Which company first introduced Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in 1928, the Hershey Company or Mars?
The Hershey Company
According to folklore, what is a person who can transform into a wolf called, a werewolf or a shapeshifter?
Werewolf
What is the name of the astronomical event that marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox or the winter solstice?
The autumnal equinox
Which country is most closely associated with the origins of the modern jack-o'-lantern tradition, Ireland or Germany?
Ireland
What is the name of the scientist who creates Frankenstein's monster in Mary Shelley's novel, Victor Frankenstein or Henry Jekyll?
Victor Frankenstein
What is the main flavour of traditional candy corn, honey and vanilla or peppermint and chocolate?
Honey and vanilla
In traditional vampire folklore, which object is commonly believed to repel vampires, garlic or cinnamon?
Garlic
Which province is Canada's largest producer of pumpkins by total production in many recent agricultural reports, Ontario or Alberta?
Ontario
Before pumpkins became popular for jack-o'-lanterns, which vegetable was traditionally carved in Ireland and Scotland, turnips or potatoes?
In the film The Wizard of Oz, what colour is the Wicked Witch of the West's skin, green or blue?
Which candy bar has a filling of nougat and caramel covered in chocolate, Snickers or Kit Kat?
Snickers
What is the name for a spirit or ghost believed to appear as an omen of death, a banshee or a pixie?
Banshee
What is the name of the process by which leaves change colour in autumn as chlorophyll breaks down, photosynthesis or chlorophyll degradation?
Chlorophyll degradation
What does the word “Halloween” come from, “All Hallows' Eve” or “Harvest Evening”?
All Hallows' Eve
Which actor famously portrayed Norman Bates in the original 1960 film Psycho, Anthony Perkins or Vincent Price?
Anthony Perkins
What is the name of the popular Canadian chocolate bar made with crispy wafer layers covered in chocolate, Coffee Crisp or Oh Henry!?
Coffee Crisp
In folklore, what is a witch's magical brewing pot called, a cauldron or a chalice?
Cauldron
Which traditional autumn festival is celebrated in many communities with bonfires and fireworks on November 5, Guy Fawkes Night or May Day?
Guy Fawkes Night
Which Roman goddess was associated with fruit trees and orchards, Pomona or Minerva?
Pomona
In the television series The Addams Family, what is the name of the disembodied hand, Thing or Fingers?
Thing
Which company created the M&M's candy brand, Mars or Nestlé?
Mars
Which legendary creature is said to rise from the dead and feed on the living, a zombie or a centaur?
Zombie
Which spice is commonly associated with pumpkin pie, cinnamon or dill?
Cinnamon