Terminology
What 3-word combination do children say on Halloween night after knocking on a door?
Trick-or-Treat
In what century was Halloween brought to North America?
1900s/20th century
A half-man, half-ape creature that lives in the mountains of North America is called...
Big Foot/Sasquatch
Which US city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York City
A silver bullet is the best way to kill what kind of monster?
A werewolf.
What is the common name for a carved pumpkin with a spooky face and light inside?
Jack-o'-lantern
Which European country was Halloween said to originate from?
Ireland
Which monster of lore lives in a lake in Scotland?
The Lockness Monster, "Nessie"
Which US city is known as the "Witchcraft Capital?" (City & State)
Salem, Massachusetts
List 3 ways to kill a vampire.
1. A wooden stake
2. Garlic
3. Sunlight
4. Fire
5. Holy water/cross
List 3 words to describe someone that casts magic.
1. A witch
2. A warlock
3. A wizard
4. A sorcerer/sorceress
Before pumpkins, which root vegetable was carved on Halloween?
Turnips
List 3 ways to create bad luck.
1. Break a glass mirror - 7 years bad luck
2. Cross paths with a black cat
3. Open an umbrella indoors
4. Walking under a ladder
5. Spilling salt
What is America's favorite Halloween Candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
A popular horror movie series "Scream" depicts a ghost-mask character with a knife. What is the name of the monster?
Ghostface
A group of witches is called a....
Coven
What was the original name of Halloween?
All Hallows' Eve
The folklore monster "Mothman" originate from which US state?
West Virginia
Which midwest US state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
A creepy clown with a red balloon describes the classic movie monster in the film, "IT." What is the monsters name?
Pennywise
A malicious spell or curse cast by a witch is known as what?
A hex
What ancient Celtic festival is considered a precursor to Halloween?
Samhain
Looking into a mirror at night and saying her name 3 times summons who?
Bloody Mary
Which western US state produces the most candy every year?
California
The horror film "The Ring" was based on the Japanese "Ringu." Name both the Japanese and English monsters name.
EN: Samara
JP: Sadako