History
What day do we celebrate Halloween?
October 31st
What two things do children typically do on Halloween?
Wear costumes and go trick-or-treating
What is the name of the famous vampire commonly associated with Halloween?
Dracula
At Halloween parties, what do people "bob" for in a basin of water?
Apples
What president is said to haunt the White House?
Abraham Lincoln
Who helped popularize Halloween in the US?
Irish immigrants
What fruit is used to make Jack-o'-Lanterns?
A pumpkin
What are the monsters in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video?
Zombies
What is Americans' least favorite Halloween candy?
Salem, Massachusetts
What is the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween descends from?
Samhain
What pranks are often associated with Halloween?
TP-ing and egging houses
Who is the main character of The Nightmare Before Christmas?
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the US?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow uses ____ as a replacement for his head.
A Jack-o'-Lantern
Why didn't early colonists in North America celebrate Halloween?
Many early colonies were strict Protestant-led societies that discouraged the holiday's association with spirits
In the UK, what vegetable is traditionally used to make Jack-o'-Lanterns?
A turnip
In what decade did the song "Monster Mash" come out?
the 1960's
In Medieval England, what did neighbors give out to those who came to their doors on Halloween?
Soul Cakes
In folklore, Stingy Jack carries a _________ to light his way as he wanders for eternity.
carved-out turnip with a burning coal inside or
a Jack-o'-Lantern
Where does the name Halloween come from?
All Hallow's Eve – the day before All Hallow's Day
Bonus 100 points: What does "hallow" mean?
Where did the custom of wearing costumes come from?
Wearing costumes or masks were supposed to help disguise oneself from spirits
What is the most-watched movie on Halloween in the US?
Hocus Pocus
How much money are Americans expected to spend on Halloween candy in 2021?
Around $3 billion
Who is the historical figure that inspired the fictional Dracula?
Vlad III Dracula