Halloween History
Which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What percent of adults pretend to not be home on Halloween? (closest gets points)
25%
How many times must you say "Beetlejuice" for him to appear?
Three
Which Michael Jackson song is often related to Halloween and has a famous dance to go with it?
Thriller
What is the world record for the fastest pumpkin carving ever? (closest gets points)
16.47 seconds (In order to win the title, the jack-o'-lantern had to contain a complete face, including eyes, nose, mouth and ears.)
Keene, New Hampshire, holds the record for the most jack-o’-lanterns on display. How many did they have on display in 2013 when they broke the record? (closest gets points)
30,581
What is the name of the town where Jack Skellington lives in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Halloween Town
Is a pumpkin a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What was the most popular Halloween costume in 2023?
Barbie
How much money do Americans spend on Halloween costumes for their dogs each year?
(closest gets the points)
$700 million
What is the name of the clown in It?
Pennywise
On average, how many seeds does each pumpkin contain? (closest gets the points)
500
Before pumpkins, what was used to used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns?
Turnips
Which state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
What is Casper the Friendly Ghost's last name?
McFadden
What is the original name for candy corn?
Chicken feed