Halloween History
Which Catholic Church holiday is Halloween linked to?
All Saints Day
The #1 Halloween costume of the 70's was this character who helped Dorothy get home while receiving his own heart.
The Tin Man
How many months ahead does Hershey's start producing candy for Halloween?
6 months
Who is the "bad guy" in the Halloween movies?
Michael Meyers
The tradition of going a-souling was the precursor to which activity?
Trick or Treating
Historically, Halloween was believed to be the one night a year that _______ occurred.
What is dead relatives could visit with their families
Why did the Celts wear costumes on Halloween night?
To protect themselves from the spirits.
According to USA Today, in 2019, what was the top-selling Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
In which decade did the Halloween movies first debut?
1970s
Instead of candy, what did kids originally receive when going a-souling?
Soul Cakes
What were Jack-O-Lanterns made of originally?
Turnips
According to the Canine Journal, what is the most popular pet costume for 2021?
A pumpkin
Which popular Halloween candy was also the first candy taken into space?
M&Ms
As of 2021, how many Halloween films have been released?
12 films
DAILY DOUBLE!
According to an old folk tradition, what happens if a person wears their clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Halloween?
They will see a witch at midnight.
Is Halloween recognized as a religious holiday?
Yes, Christians consider Halloween one of the three days of All HallowTide- A time for honoring saints and and praying for recently departed souls.
What costume does Lindsay Lohan’s character wear to the Halloween party in the movie Mean Girls?
An ex wife
Which candy brand did Steven Spielberg first approach to be featured in E.T. but they turned him down?
M&Ms
Who did the music for the movie Halloween in just 3 days?
John Carpenter
Which state that holds the record for the most annual Jack O' Lanterns lit.
What is New Hampshire?
During the Salem Witch Trials, over 200 women were accused of practicing witchcraft; of those 200, how many people were executed?
Only 20 accused women and men were executed. Salem government eventually admitted their mistake and compensated the families of those they had wrongfully sentenced.
The custom of "guising" or dressing up for Halloween in the US was reportedly first recorded in which century?
The 20th Century (1911)
DAILY DOUBLE!
After which war did advertisers market candy corn for Halloween?
World War 2
A cheap mask of this famous person was used to create Michael Myer’s mask in the movie “Halloween.”
William Shatner
Unlike Halloween in the US, French people typically only dress in these types of costumes.
What are scary costumes?