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What date is Halloween celebrated on every year?
October 31st
About how many pounds of candy are bought each year in the U.S. for Halloween?
a. 500 million pounds
b. 600 million pounds
c. 700 million pounds
Around 600 million pounds
In the *Harry Potter* series, which creature attacks Hogwarts on Halloween in Harry's first year?
a mountain troll
What fruit is most commonly associated with Halloween?
pumpkin
What do people traditionally say when knocking on doors during Halloween?
Trick or treat!
In medieval times, what was the practice of "souling" on Halloween?
Poor people would go door to door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for food.
What percentage of parents admit to sneaking Halloween candy from their kids?
about 80 (87%)
Which animated Halloween movie features a skeleton named Jack Skellington?
Nighmare before Christmas
Which type of candy is the top-selling candy in the U.S. during Halloween?
a. candy corn
b. marshmallows
c. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
In which country did the tradition of dressing up for Halloween originate?
Ireland
Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest version of Halloween?
The Celts of Ireland and Scotland.
What was the total estimated spending on Halloween in the U.S. in 2023?
a. about 10.4 billion
b. about 34.7 billion
c. about 12.2 billion
Approximately $12.2 billion.
Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst and Brad Pitt co-star in what 1994 horror movie?
Interview with a vampire
What traditional Halloween treat was made by boiling sugar and water and coating apples?
candy apples or toffee apples
In which country do people celebrate "Day of the Dead" around the same time as Halloween, honoring deceased loved ones?
Mexico
Which Christian holiday was established to counter the popularity of Halloween, and when is it celebrated?
All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1st.
How much does the average American household spend on Halloween candy each year?
a. 20 dollars
b. 30 dollars
c. 40 dollars
around 30 dollars
In the Stranger Things series, what is the name of the alternate dimension that the characters refer to as a dark and scary version of their world?
The Upside Down
What was the original vegetable used to make Jack-o'-lanterns in Ireland before pumpkins?
a. turnips
b. apples
c. beetroot
turnips
What phobia refers to an intense fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia
Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival. What was it called?
a. Samhain
b. Shamrock
c. All Hallow's Eve
Samhain
What percentage of Americans celebrate Halloween by carving a pumpkin?
about 40%
Which U.S. city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York City
What is another name for a pumpkin seed?
a. pepita
b. pepper seed
c. squash
pepita
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage