Halloween History
The first Jack-O-Lanterns were made out of what?
Turnips
What is the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Rolls
When Carrie takes the stage after her election as Prom Queen, bullies douse her in what animal's blood?
Pig
According to legend, a unibrow, tattoos, and a long middle finger, are all signs of which Halloween creature?
Werewolf
Of the $1.9 billions in candy sales, how much of it is from chocolate candy?
A. $1.2 billion
B. $1 billion
C. $1.4 billion
D. $1.5 billion
$1.2 billion
What does the Old English word "hallow" mean?
Saint
What is the top selling candy for Halloween?
Reese's
In the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, what is Nancy's address?
1428 Elm Street
It was believed in the middle ages that witches had the ability to turn into what animal to avoid detection?
Black Cat
What phobia do you suffer from if you have an intense fear of Halloween?
A. Phasmophobia
B. Samhainophobia
C. Wiccaphophobia
D. Halloweenophobia
Samhainophobia
Where did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Which day of the year has the highest candy sales?
October 28th
How many people did Jason kill in the first Friday the 13th movie?
None, it was all done by his mother
Legend has it that people born on Halloween have the ability to do this.
Talk to spirits
A. Vanilla Ice
B. Dan Rather
C. Peter Jackson
D. Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
What was the original purpose for wearing costumes?
To hide from the spirits
The average American household spends how much on Halloween candy each year?
$28
"Halloween" the movie was made in 1978 on a low budget in how many days?
20 days
What apparition is said to appear if you say their name 3 times into a mirror.
Bloody Mary
How often is there a full moon on Halloween?
A. Every 5 years
B. Every 9 years
C. Every 13 years
D. Every 19 years
Every 19 years
20
The days leading up to Halloween account for what percentage of the year's candy sales?
10%
Of the 19 Tim Burton's films, how many are considered horror films?
*Bonus 100 point for each movie named*
6
*Dark Shadows
*Mars Attacks!
*Frankenweenie
*Beetlejuice
*Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
*Sleepy Hollow
According to superstition, if you stare into a mirror at midnight on Halloween, who would you see?
Your Future Spouse
What Halloween song was briefly banned in the U.K.?
A. Thriller
B. Monster Mash
C. Spooky Scary Skeletons
D. Halloween Town High
Monster Mash