Halloween History
Where was the first Halloween celebrated?
Ireland & Scotland
What was the first Halloween costume?
A Ghost
What is the most watched Halloween movie?
Hocus Pocus
Under 50% of homes hand out candy on Halloween
False, 68%
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
Why was Halloween originally celebrated?
It is the day when the dead come back to live in their homes.
What is the most common costume this year for Halloween?
Barbie
What was the first Halloween movie called?
Halloween
Halloween is the 2nd largest celebrated holiday
True
What is the average amount (in pounds) a kid gets of candy on Halloween?
3.4lbs
When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States?
1840
How much does the average American pay for a costume?
$33.75
What is the name of the skeleton in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
Candy corn was originally called chicken feed
True
How much money was spent on Halloween candy this year?
$12.2 billion
What is the original name of Halloween?
Samhain, which means "summer's end.
What is the most popular Halloween costume theme?
Star Wars
What was the first scary Halloween movie
The house of the devil
Pumpkins are a fruit
True! They have seeds
What was the first Halloween candy?
Candy corn
Beets, potatoes, turnips.
What percentage of Americans wear a costume for Halloween?
22%
What came first, Haunted Mansion the ride or movie?
The ride
Thriller is the most listened to song at Halloween
False, Monster Mash
Who created cotton candy?
A dentist!