Halloween myths
This creature is said to transform from a human into a wolf during a full moon.
Werewolf
This Halloween candy has three colored sections and resembles a kernel of corn.
Candy Corn
This 1995 movie follows a friendly ghost who helps a young boy.
Casper
In Mexico, this colorful celebration honoring deceased loved ones takes place around November 1 and 2
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
According to a popular Halloween superstition, seeing this type of animal can be a sign of bad luck.
Black cat
This legendary creature is said to live in Scotland's Loch Ness.
Loch Ness monster
First introduced in 1949, this chewy candy comes in fruit flavors and has a colorful candy shell.
Mike and Ikes
This mischievous ghost's name is repeated three times to summon him.
Beetlejuice
In Ireland, this vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns before pumpkins became popular
Turnips
On Halloween, some people believe that seeing one of these flying creatures means a witch may be nearby.
Bat
In Greek mythology, this three-headed creature guarded the entrance to the Underworld
Cerberus
Named after a famous racehorse, this candy bar combines nougat, caramel, peanuts, and milk chocolate.
Snickers
In this Disney movie, three witch sisters return to Salem after being accidentally resurrected.
Hocus Pocus
On Halloween in Germany, this household item may be hidden to prevent spirits from using it against the living.
Knife
According to an old superstition, carrying this good-smelling herb on Halloween could protect you from evil spirits.
Rosemary
According to legend, this creature is said to suck the blood of the living
Vampire
Although its name suggests a connection to a U.S. president, the makers of this candy bar say that wasn't the inspiration.
Baby Ruth
Jack Skellington discovers Christmas Town in this stop-motion classic.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
In the Philippines, children traditionally go from house to house singing songs and asking for food or money during this Halloween-season tradition
Pangangaluluwà
According to an old Halloween belief, wearing your clothes inside out and walking backward was supposed to help you see this.
Witch
In Slavic folklore, this type of undead creature is considered an early form of the vampire legend.
Vrykolakas
This circular candy, introduced in the 1930s, is made with chocolate surrounding a caramel center and is sold in a distinctive roll of individual pieces.
Rolos
Released in 1968, this influential horror film helped establish many conventions of the modern zombie movie.
Night of the Living Dead
In Romania, Halloween tourism often focuses on this historic region, strongly associated with the fictional vampire Dracula.
Transylvania
According to an old Halloween superstition, this kitchen staple could be used to keep evil spirits away.
Garlic