Spooky Superstitions
It’s said that this type of bird is a sign of bad luck, especially if it crosses your path.
black cat
This creature is often depicted as a reanimated corpse brought back to life by a scientist.
Frankenstein’s monster
I am round and orange, with a toothy grin. What am I when the lights go dim?
jack-o'-lantern
This was the most worn costume on Halloween 2023
Barbie
What is the name of the clown in IT? (based on Stephen King's novel)
Pennywise
This superstition states that if you break this, it will bring seven years of bad luck.
mirror
Which location is Count Dracula's castle known for?
(Hint: a region located in Romania)
Transylvania
I fly with wings, but I see without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies. What am I?
bat
This percentage of people wear costumes to celebrate Halloween.
47%
What is the name of the haunted hotel in The Shining?
The Overlook Hotel
It’s believed that carrying this object can protect you from evil spirits.
four-leaf clover
This hairy creature transforms during a full moon and is known for its howl.
werewolf
I have a name but it isn’t mine
You don’t think about me while in your prime
People cry when I’m in their sight
Others lie with me all day and night.
What am I?
tombstone
In 2024, Americans are expected to spend an average of this amount on Halloween festivities.
$103.63
What are the names of the Sanderson Sisters in Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Mary and Sarah
In many cultures, it’s said that if you see a spider on Halloween, it’s the spirit of this.
a deceased loved one
This legendary monster is known for living in a lake in Scotland and has been the subject of many sightings.
Loch Ness Monster
Who makes it, has no need for it.
Whoever buys it won’t use it.
Who uses it, won’t care.
What am I?
casket
In 2024, total spending for Halloween is expected to reach this amount in billions.
$11.6 billion
This action is thought to bring bad luck if done on a Friday.
opening an umbrella indoors
This green-skinned character is famous for scaring kids in the film "Monsters, Inc."
Mike Wazowski
I don’t have lungs, but I need air.
The more I eat, the more I grow.
I dance, I live, I drink, I die.
I’m always hungry, ready to eat.
I rarely thirst, I can barely drink.
Shoot me, stab me I don’t mind.
Suffocate or drown me, I’ll be no more.
fire
In 2024, the total expected spending for Halloween candy in the U.S. is projected to be over this amount.
$3 billion