History
Another phrase/name for Halloween.
What is "All Hallows Eve"?
All Hallows' Eve is a Christian holiday that marks the beginning of Allhallowtide, a three-day period to remember the dead.
The original name for candy corn.
What is chicken feed?
Candy corn's original name was "chicken feed" because corn was primarily fed to chickens and pigs before World War I.
The candy's kernel shape resembles corn kernels used as feed for farm animals.
Pumpkins are classified as ________. (fruit or vegetable)
What is a fruit?
A fruit is the edible part of a plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds. Pumpkins meet this definition!
Before pumpkins, people used to carve Jack o’ lanterns out of _______.
What are Turnips?
Ireland didn't have pumpkins. When immigrants brought over their carving tradition, Americans began carving jack-o'-lanterns from pumpkins.
On average, how much does each household spend on Halloween candy?
What is $31?
This country celebrates the Day of the Dead.
What is Mexico?
Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory.
Halloween originated from what country.
What is Ireland?
Halloween has been around for about 6000 years and it is believed to have originated around 4000 B.C. in Ireland.
Most popular candy bought during the Halloween holiday.
What are Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?
Reese's are consistently a top-seller around Halloween. They dominate trick-or-treat bags from coast to coast.
This was the most popular Halloween costume in 2023.
What is Barbie?
Barbie was the most popular costume of the year for Americans in 2023.
The 2023 movie Barbie has made over $1.4 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.