FOOD
At Halloween parties, what do people usually bob for?
Apples
In what country did mummies originate?
Egypt
What animal was believed to protect witches' powers from negative forces?
Black cats
True or False: The fear of Halloween is called Hallophobia.
False: It is actually Samhainopobia.
The first jack o' lantern was originally carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What country celebrates The Day of the Dead?
Mexico
What is a male witch called?
Warlock
How much does the largest pumpkin in the world weigh?
2,624 lbs
How many different color M&M's are there?
How do pumpkins grow?
Through vines
How long ago did Halloween begin?
2,000 years ago
How many days does it take a pumpkin to grow?
90-120 days
What is the best selling Halloween candy?
Snickers bar
What percentage of Americans decorate their homes for Halloween?
86%
In what country do kids enjoy eating chocolate skulls?
Mexico
Annually, how much candy sales does the US average?
$2 billion
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
What is the record for fastest pumpkin carver?
37 seconds.
What is the original purpose of a jack o' lantern?
To ward off evil spirits.
What are all the colors pumpkins can be?
Orange, White, Green, Red & Grey
What is the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
How many types of spiders are there in the world?
40,000
How many pumpkins are bought each year?
About 3.7 million
In terms of parties held in the USA, Halloween is third. What two days have more parties than Halloween?
New Year's Eve & Halloween