Fun and Trivia
Traditions
Pumpkins
Monsters
Candy
100

Spiders have 8 legs and 8 what?

Eyes.

100

What day is Halloween?

October 31st.

100

What is the original purpose of a Jack O' Lantern?

To ward off Evil Spirits.

100

What is the purpose of a ghoul?

To rob graves.

100

What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?

Tootsie Rolls.

200

What is Dr. Frankenstein's first name?

Victor.

200

What colors do we wear on Halloween?

Orange and Black.

200

Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit.
200

What are 3 scary characters associated with Halloween?

Frankenstein, Dracula, witch, zombie, vampire, ghost, werewolf, goblin, ghoul.

200

Halloween candy sales average about how much annually in the US?

2 billion.

300

The fear of Halloween is called what?

Samhinophobia.

300
What country celebrates Dia de los Muertos?

Mexico.

300

Pumpkins grow on what?

Vines.
300

In 1962, a society was established for what well-known vampire?

Count Dracula.

300

Which candy bar is listed as the most popular among trick or treaters?

Snickers.

400

The first Jack O' Lantern was carved from what vegetable?

Turnip.

400

Where does Halloween come from?

Ireland.

400

In addition to orange, what other colors can a pumpkin be?

Green or white.

400

On which continent are vampire bats found?

South America.

400

What percentage of adults admit to sneaking candy from their kids?

90%

500

What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?

Harry Houdini.

500

The Romans called Halloween "Pomona Day". She is the goddess of what?

Fruit or gardens.

500

What do you call a carved pumpkin?

Jack O' Lantern.

500

What is the name of Dracula's sidekick?

Renfield.

500

What percentage of kids say they sort their candy when first getting home?

30%.

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