General Trivia
What is the most popular Halloween candy in the U.S?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
In vampire folklore, what household item is said to keep vampires away?
Garlic
What did people originally use to make jack-o’-lanterns before pumpkins became the norm?
Turnips and potatoes
What popular Halloween movie features a skeleton named Jack Skellington?
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Why are spiders considered lucky on Halloween?
Folklore says a spider seen on Halloween means the spirit of a loved one is watching over you.
What was the original reason to dress up on Halloween?
To ward off or confuse evil spirits, believing it would make them unrecognizable
What mythical monster is said to be repelled by silver bullets?
Werewolves
What ancient festival is Halloween said to have originated from?
Samhain, a Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
What is the name of the spooky Addams Family matriarch?
Morticia Addams
What bird is commonly seen as an omen of death and is often featured in Halloween lore?
Ravens
What creature was considered unlucky to cross your path on Halloween?
Black cats
What type of supernatural beings were thought to be created by ancient Egyptians and are commonly associated with Halloween?
Mummies
What is the significance of wearing masks and costumes during Halloween?
It was believed that disguises would protect people from malevolent spirits wandering the Earth.
In “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” what is the name of the villain who haunts people in their dreams?
Freddy Krueger
Which state in the U.S. produces the most pumpkins annually?
Illinois
Which famous illusionist died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What is the name of the villain in the “Halloween” movie franchise?
Michael Myers
What is the original meaning of “witch”?
The word “witch” comes from the Old English “wicce,” meaning “wise woman” or “sorceress.”
In the movie “Hocus Pocus,” what are the Sanderson sisters’ first names?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary.
According to superstition, what should you do to avoid bad luck if you see a black cat on Halloween?
Walk backwards and avoid its path
In which country did Halloween originate?
Ireland, where it began as the Celtic festival of Samhain.
What story does the Headless Horseman come from?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
What was the purpose of lighting bonfires during the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain?
Bonfires were lit to ward off evil spirits and to help guide lost souls
What 1999 found-footage horror film is about three film students who disappear after hiking in the woods?
The Blair Witch Project
What is the record for the most lit jack-o’-lanterns on display at once?
Over 30,000