Modern Halloween
These colors are associated with Halloween
Orange and Black
Samhain translates to this
Summer's end
For years parents have said this is found in candy even though it has never been proven.
Poison
Day of the Dead falls on these days every year.
November 1st and 2nd
This is the most popular Halloween candy
Reese's Cup
What is one of the two most popular kinds of costumes?
Princess/Superhero
Before pumpkins this was the preferred Jack-O-Lantern
Turnips
This non-candy treat has been said to cause medical issues for unsuspecting trick or treaters.
Temporary tattoo
This flower is used heavily in decorations for Día De Los Muertos.
Marigolds
What fraction of annual candy sales in the US are from Halloween
1/4
Halloween has this ranking for commercial holidays in the USA
2ND
Samhain was known as the Celtic ____.
New Year
When putting on an old wig look out for these fellow party goers.
Spiders
These three groups were a part of the origins of Day of the Dead. Name two out of the three.
Aztec, Toltec, and Mayans
Finding this creepy crawly on Halloween is considered good luck
Spider
1 in how many adults pretend not to be home on Halloween?
5
Rather than for fun this is why children and adults would wear costumes.
To avoid unfriendly/mischievous spirits.
The headless horseman was killed doing what?
Fighting in the revolutionary war
This skeleton is one of the most iconic images for day of the dead.
La Catrina
This Halloween alternative started in the 1990's by church organizations as an alternative to trick or treating
Trunk or treat
What was candy corn's original name?
Chicken Feed
The Puritans did not allow the celebration of Halloween because it was too _______ and _______.
Pagan and Catholic
What was the mystery person trying to say with their knocking?
Help/SOS
Name 5 thins that must be put on the ofrenda.
marigolds, picture, candles, salt, incense, pan de muerto, water, favorite food, favorite thing.
Which movie in the Halloween Franchise doesn't follow the main story line?
Halloween 3: Season of the Witch