Halloween Facts
What day is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st
What causes leaves to change color in the fall?
Less sunlight and cooler temperatures
Halloween originally began in which country?
Ireland
Candy corn is made primarily from what ingredients?
sugar, corn syrup, butter
Before pumpkins, what vegetable was traditionally carved into jack-o'-lanterns?
Turnip
What is the first day of fall called?
Autumn or Autumnal Equinox
Which animal is often associated with Halloween?
Black cat
Which candy is popular in the fall and often given only during Halloween?
candy corn
At Halloween parties, people often "bob for" what?
Apples
Which fruit is commonly harvested in the fall?
What does the word "Halloween" mean?
All Hallows' Eve
Name three types of candy often given out on Halloween.
chocolate, lollipop, candy corn, caramel apple, gummy candies
Which color combination is most commonly associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
Which U.S. holiday celebrates the fall harvest in November?
Thanksgiving
Name a type of character commonly seen in Halloween decorations.
Ghost, vampire, skeleton, mummy
What treat is traditionally associated with harvest festivals and fall?
Caramel apple
In the legend of Sleepy Hollow, the headless horseman is a
ghost
What traditional fall activity involves hay bales, corn stalks, and pumpkins?
Pumpkin patch or fall fair
In folklore, which supernatural creature is said to rise on Halloween night to trick people?
ghosts
What candy is the most popular one to give out on Halloween?
Reese's Peanut butter cups