General
Halloween is the second busiest holiday after which one?
Christmas
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What does a magician say when performing a magic trick?
Hocus-pocus
When & where do vampires sleep?
During the daytime (nocturnal) in their coffin
What Are Baby Owls Called?
Owlet or Fledgling
What food do people "bob" for on Halloween?
Apples!
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland
What is the day after Halloween called?
All Saintsβ Day
Which cardinal direction is the protagonist Green Witch from The Wizard of Oz?
Wicked Witch of the West
What is the traditional role of Black Cats in Halloween and Occult Lore?
They are infamously known for being witches' familiars.
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A pumpkin is a fruit.
It is in the same category as a cucumber.
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
Romania
In Mexico, what is the name of the holiday that coincides with Halloween?
Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What do call a man who practices witchcraft?
A warlock
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin (followed by hot dog, bat, bumblebee and witch)
What was the original name for candy corn?
Chicken Feed
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In the term "All Hallow's Eve", what does the word 'Hallow' mean?
Saint or Holy
Vampires are a well-known Halloween creature, but what are they believed to be doing to gain power and survive?
Sucking human blood
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven
What region are Vampire Bats from?
The common vampire bat is found in the tropics of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
What are TWO other vegetables that have been carved out on Halloween?
-Potatoes
-Beets
-Turnips
What's the most popular Halloween costume, according to Google?
A witch
What is the name of the Gothic novel about a scientist who creates a monster?
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
What is the superstition associated with black cats on Halloween?
They are believed to bring bad luck
Pumpkins can be orange, white, red, yellow, green and what other color?
Blue!
What was the original purpose of bobbing for apples on Halloween?
Fortune-telling, specifically predicting whom a woman would marry. Each apple represented a different suitor, and whichever apple the woman ended up biting into was said to represent her future husband.
Which story originated the Headless Horseman?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
What can harm a vampire?
Wooden stakes / silver bullets / sunlight
What is Samhainophobia?
A fear of Halloween
What percentage of people prefer chocolate as their Halloween candy?
70%
What are the two most popular treats to receive in ones trick or treat bag?
Reese's and Snickers