Symbols of Halloween
What is a group of witches called?
A coven
When was candy corn created?
In the 1800's
Where did Halloween originate?
Ireland
Jenna Ortega plays a darkly funny teen in what “Addams Family” spin-off series?
Wednesday
“The Witches” is based on a book by which author?
Roald Dahl
Do you vampire bats actually suck blood?
No, they make an incision with their teeth and lap up the blood.
What state is the largest producer of candy?
California
What state holds the largest Halloween parade?
New York
How long did it take to make the movie “A Nightmare Before Christmas"?
3 years
On average, how many seeds are there in a pumpkin?
500
What is supposed to defeat a werewolf?
Silver
What is the most popular candy bought during the Halloween holiday?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What year did trick-or-treating become widespread in the United States?
1934
Name the five members of The Addams Family.
Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester
There is full moon on Halloween every __ years
19
What percentage of Americans believe they have seen a ghost?
18%
How much candy does the average American consume each year?
8 pounds
What did people carve before pumpkins?
Turnips
How many minutes does Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice) appear on screen in Beetlejuice"?
17
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World record for heaviest pumpkin. How much did it weigh?
2,749 pounds
Where do mummies originate from?
Egypt
What is America's least favorite Halloween candy?
Circus Peanuts
Why was Halloween nearly canceled as a holiday in the 1930s?
Pranksters and vandals were causing millions of dollars of damage to U.S. cities on Halloween night
What is the real name of main character in 'Corpse Bride'?
Emily
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage