History
What was Halloween originally called?
All Hallow's Eve
A white blanket with two holes for the eyes.
Ghost.
What is a famous Halloween candy that is orange, yellow, and white?
Candy corn.
What do witches ride on?
Broom.
Name a Halloween Movie.
Hocus Pocus, Scream, The Addams Family, Friday the 13th, Halloweentown, Edward Scisorhands, Exorcist, The Nightmare Before Christmas...
In what country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland
White clothes, a halo, and wings.
Angel.
What fruit do party-goers “bob” for at parties?
Apples.
What kind of moon makes werewolves come out?
Full moon.
Name a couple's costume.
Salt & Pepper, Angel & Devil, Nun & Priest, Thing 1 & Thing 2, Mario & Peach, Doctor & Nurse...
What is the day after Halloween called?
All Saints Day.
A common costume for babies and toddlers.
Hint: It is the color orange.
Pumpkin / Jack-o-lantern.
What are 2 items trick-or-treaters might carry with them on Halloween night?
A candy bag and flashlight.
This monster was created as a science experiment.
Frankenstein.
Name 3 scary characters.
Ghosts, witches, vampires, werewolves, killers, zombies, demons...
How many years has Halloween been around for?
Around 6,000 years.
Do Halloween costumes in the United States have to be scary?
No, Halloween costumes in the USA do NOT have to be scary. Children and Adults can dress up however they like!
What is the least popular candy to receive on Halloween?
Gum.
What Halloween monster is wrapped in bandages?
A mummy.
Name 4 candies.
Candy corn, chocolate (Snickers, Kit Kat, Crunch, etc.), Lollipops, Lifesavers, SweetTarts, Sour Patch Kids, Jolly Ranchers...
What tradition led to modern-day trick-or-treating?
For the celebration of Samhain (Halloween), people would put treats or food out to pacify evil spirits.
Try to guess the following trick-or-treater in a classic character's costume: she's wearing a blue outfit with red on top and yellow on the bottom, with a red ribbon in her black hair. Who is she?
Snow White.
Instead of candy, what did kids originally receive when trick or treating?
Food and drinks.
What is the name of the region where Dracula’s castle is located?
Transylvania.
Name 5 Halloween traditions.
Trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins, haunted houses, dressing up, bobbing for apples, cemeteries, scary movies, costume parties, decorating house...