Halloween History
What is the word "Halloween" is a shortened version of this Christian holiday's eve
All Hallows' Eve
Which movie features a child who can see dead people?
The Sixth Sense
What’s the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S.?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
What’s the most popular adult Halloween costume?
Witch
Which Disney movie features the song “This Is Halloween”?
The Nightmare Before Christmas.
What is the ancient Celtic festival marks the new year and is a root of Halloween traditions.
Samhain
Which horror movie has a tagline is "we dare you to say his name five times?"
The Candyman
Which candy was included in WWII military rations?
Tootsie Rolls
What was the top children’s costume in 2020?
Princess
What song begins with a witch’s cackle and creaking doors?
Monster Mash
In Ireland, people originally carved this vegetable to create jack-o'-lanterns
A turnip
What’s the highest-grossing horror film of all time?
It
What is considered the least popular Halloween candy?
Circus Peanuts.
What movie character’s mask was actually a repurposed William Shatner mask?
Michael Myers.
Who wrote the theme music for Halloween (1978)?
John Carpenter
What phrase did kids originally say before “trick-or-treat”?
Help the Poor
What year did A Nightmare on Elm Street come out?
1984
What candy was introduced in the 1880s and was originally called "Chicken Feed"
Candy Corn
What’s the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin
According to the lyrics of Monster Mash, who are the guests attending the Halloween party in question?
Wolfman, Dracula and his son.
Who is the legend behind the jack-o'-lantern is named after this figure.
Stingy Jack
Which horror film inspired the Thriller music video?
An American Werewolf in London.
What candy bar was named after a family racehorse.
Snickers
What traditional Halloween costume was worn to scare away ghosts during Samhain?
Animal skins and masks