Fun and Trivia
Spiders have 8 legs and 8 what?
Eyes
What day is Halloween?
October 31st
What was the original purpose of a jack-o'-lantern?
To ward of evil spirits
What is the purpose of a ghoul?
To rob graves
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Roll
What is doctor Frankenstein's first name?
Victor
What colors do we wear on Halloween?
Orange and Black
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Name 3 scary characters that remind you of Halloween.
Answers may vary
Ex: Frankenstein, Dracula, Corps Bride, witch, zombie, werewolf, ghost.
What is the average candy sales per year during Halloween time?
About $2 billion
The fear of Halloween is called what?
Samhinophobia
What country celebrated the "Day of the Dead?"
Mexico
What do pumpkins grow on?
Vines
In 1962, a society was established for what well-known vampire?
Which candy bar is listed as the most popular among trick-or-treaters?
Snickers
The first jack-o'-lantern was carved from what vegetable?
Turnip
What country does Halloween come from?
Ireland
In addition to orange, what other colors can a pumpkin be?
On which continent are vampire bats found?
South America
What percentage of adults admit to sneaking candy from the kids?
90%
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
The Romans call Halloween "Pamona Day." She is the goddess of what?
Fruit or Gardens
What do you call a carved pumpkin?
What is the name of Dracula's sidekick?
Reinfield
What percentage of kids say they sort their candy when first getting home?
30%