October 31st
In European folklore, this is a man who turns into a wolf at night and devours animals, people, or corpses but returns to human form by day
Werewolf
What country did Halloween originate in?
a) Japan b) USA c) Ireland
c) Ireland
Chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy. #1 for trick-or-treaters is:
a. Twix
b. Snickers
c. Kit Kat
d. Reese's
d. Reese's
What are the two main colors associated with Halloween?
Black & orange
This creature survives from drinking blood.
Vampire
In the United States, the first citywide celebration of Halloween was in _______ in 1921.
a. Minnesota
b. Arizona
c. New York
d. Wisconsin
Is Pumpkin is a vegetable or fruit?
Fruit
After Knocking at the door on Halloween night what do you say?
Trick or treat
What was Dr. Frankenstein’s first name?
a) Francois b) Boris c) Victor
c) Victor
In Celtic culture they used costumes to celebrate the new year. Why did they do this?
a) For fun! b) To honor the dead
c) To drive away & confuse the spirits
To drive away and confuse the spirits
Jack o' Lanterns originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out ________ to keep away spirits and ghosts.
a. Pumpkins
b. Turnips (nabo)
c. Melons
b. Turnips!
What is the oldest/most classic Halloween costume?
a) a ghost b) a witch c) a cat
A ghost!
They are usually portrayed as strong but robotic beings with rotting flesh.
A) Monster B) Zombie C) Ghost
B) Zombie
What U.S. city throws the biggest Halloween parade each year?
a) Chicago b) New York City c) San Francisco
b. New York City
What is the oldest candy?
a. gummy candy
b. chocolate bars
c. licorice
d. lollipops
c) licorice
Haunted house
What is this Halloween creature called?
Ghost
Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. after Christmas. How much do Americans spend on Halloween each year?
a) $200 million b) $12 billion c) $9 billion
c. $12 billion
What was the original name of Candy Corn?
a) Candy pellets b) Chicken feed c) Sugar corn
b) Chicken feed
Corn was usually used as food for livestock
The Addams Family
This is a dead human or an animal whose body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Usually shown in Egypt.
Mummy
Out of all 50 states, the state of ________ shopped for candy corn the most!
a. Alabama
b. Minnesota
c. Pennsylvania
a. Alabama
Pumpkins also come in white, yellow and _________.
a. Green
b. Red
c. Pink
Green!