History
BOOOOOOO
TRIVIA
Halloween in America
100
What did the Celts wear during the festival?
Costumes with animal heads and skins
100
True or False
"All-Hallows Eve" turned into St. Patrick's Day
FALSE
It became Halloween! boo!
100
What is America's Favorite Halloween Candy?
Skittles
100
How did Halloween get to America?
Extra points if you name which group
Immigrants!
First Colonists then Europeans
200
When did Samhain take place?
The night before the new year
Oct. 31 (New Year was celebrated Nov. 1)
200
What is the original name of Halloween?
Half points if you're close
"All Souls' Day"
200
How is Halloween typically celebrated at Annandale?
Trunk or Treat!
200
What did Colonists "Trick or treat" for?
Food so they wouldn't starve!
300
What religious group made "All Souls' Day?"
Christians
300
In What American State is it illegal to be a priest or nun for Halloween?
(Hint- The state starts with A)
Alabama
Whoever, being in a public place, fraudulently pretends by garb or outward array to be a minister of any religion, or nun, priest, rabbi or other member of the clergy, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or confinement in the county jail for not more than one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.”
300
What was the most popular Halloween Costume in 2019?
Pennywise the Clown!
300
What was originally used instead of pumpkins to decorate?
Hallowed turnips and gourds
400
What is the name of the ancient Celtic festival that Halloween is based off of?
A. Samhain (pronounced Sow-in)
B. Samurai (pronounced sam-ur-eye)
C. Sam's Club
D. Celthain
A! Samhain
400
Name 4 Famous Halloween movies
Half points if you get 2/4
Any Halloween movies count!
400
Name 4 of the to 10 Halloween Candies
Half points if you get 2/4
Hersheys, Sour patch, skittles, Reese's PB cups, M&Ms, starburst, Candy Corn, Tootsie pops, Hot Tamales, Snickers
400
When did Candy become a tradition in America?
A. 1960s
B. 1990s
C. 1950s
C. 1950s!
500
What was Candy Corn originally called?
A. Chicken Feed
B. Halloween treats
C. Corn Cobs
D. Vampire teeth
A. Chicken Feed!
500
HALLOWEEN DOUBLE POINT BOO-TACKULAR QUESTION!
FOR DOUBLE POINTS:
What movie is "Freddy Kreuger" from?
Additional 100 points if you can explain his character
A nightmare on Elm Street
500
Where did the custom of making Jack-O'-Lanterns come from?
Ireland
500
How much money will Americans spend on pumpkins this year?
$687 Million