Facts 1
Halloween happens every evening of the ____st of October. It marks the start of, a series of Christian holidays meant to remember the dead such as loved ones, saints, and martyrs.
A) 31st
B) 30th
A) 31st
Halloween has been around for over _____ years.
A) 6,000 years
B) 4,200 years
A) 6,000 years.
The world record for the heaviest pumpkin weighed at
A. 2,624.6 pounds
B. 2,000 pounds
A. 2,624.6 pounds
Authenticated by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth (GPC) in Ludwigsburg, Germany, Willemjins officially achieved the title on October 9, 2016.
What does the word "Halloween" mean?
A. Day of scare
B. Hallowed evening
B. Hallowed evening
The first jack-o-lanterns were made from turnips
True or False?
True!
In which country did Halloween originate?
A) Switzerland
B) Ireland
B) Ireland
The fear of Halloween is called
A. Samhainophobia
B. Acrophobia
A. Samhainophobia
Samhainophobia roots from ancient pagan traditions that come from Celtic druids. This phobia is characterized by an intense, persistent, and abnormal fear of Halloween and anything related to the traditions.
A child born on Halloween is said to have the ability to talk to ______.
A) saints
B) spirits
B) spirits
Which famous magician actually died (!) on Halloween?
A. Harry Houdini
B. David Copperfield
A. Harry Houdini
He died on Oct. 31, 1926 at the age of 52. His last words, reportedly, were “I'm tired of fighting.”
Halloween was previously called "All Hallows' Eve"
True or False?
True!
What was the most popular Halloween Candy in 2019?
A) Snickers
B) Skittles
B) Skittles
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit!
a pumpkin is a fruit simply because anything that starts from a flower is botanically a fruit.
The candy Milk Duds were originally intended to be made in the shape of a
A. perfect circle
B. flying bat
A. perfect circle
in mass production, “duds” refer to defective or imperfect items. Hershey’s intended for Milk Duds to come in perfect circles. However, the caramel center’s consistency greatly hindered its form, which earned it the eventual name of Milk Duds.
Can you guess how many calories are in the average trick-or-treat Halloween bag?
A. 11, 000
B. 8, 000
A. 11, 000
It is said that the spirit of a loved one is watching over the person who finds a spider.
True or False?
True!
What does the name Dracula mean?
A) Witch of the West
B) Son of the Devil
B) Son of the Devil
What does the word Witch mean?
A) Selfish Ghoul
B) Wise Woman
B) Wise Woman
In the Old English language, Wicce referred to a wise woman, which also relates to Wicca.
The world record for the fastest pumpkin carving is
______.
A. 15. 5 seconds
B.16.47 seconds
B. 16.47 seconds
Stephen Clarke of the United States earned the title for the fastest pumpkin carving at a little over 16 seconds. Featured on the PX11 Morning News, Clarke achieved the feat in New York City in the Halloween of 2013.
What year will have the next Halloween with a full moon?
A. 2028
B. 2039
B.2039
The previous Halloween with a full moon was just in 2020 and after this year, so you'll have to wait another 18 years to see another full moon on Halloween night.
Pumpkins can come in the color purple and pink
True or False?
False!
In _____, wearing a nun or priest costume for Halloween is illegal.
A. Alabama
B. California
A. Alabama
Once caught dressed up as these religious figures, violators may be charged a $500 fine as well as a year in prison. Passed by the legislature of Alabama in 1965, the provision considers the act as a misdemeanor that disrespects the religion and those who put their faith into it.
_____ and Disney Princesses are the most common Halloween costumes.
A) Superheroes
B) Animals
A) Superheroes
Americans spend more than ______ dollars on Halloween.
A) 3 billion
B) 8 billion
B) 8 billion
Which candy was handed out to soldiers during the Korean War?
A. Tootsie
B. M&M'S
A. Tootsie
Launched way back in 1896, Tootsie Rolls were accidentally air-dropped to American troops in battle in the Korean War. The troops went on to praise the candies for keeping them nourished and even plugging bullet holes that would seal as they froze in the frigid temperatures.
90% of parents admit to sneaking goodies from their kids’ Halloween trick-or-treat bags.
True or False?
True!