Halloween Facts
What colors are most associated with Halloween?
Orange and black
In Eastern European folklore, what plant was believed to protect against vampires?
Garlic
What candy was originally called “chicken feed”?
Candy corn
What was Freddy Krueger’s weapon of choice in A Nightmare on Elm Street?
A glove with razor blades
What plant might witches use in potions?
Mandrake root
Which country is said to have started Halloween?
Ireland
What does a black cat symbolize in European superstition?
Bad luck
What candy was named after a horse?
Snickers
Who is the masked killer in Halloween?
Michael Myers
What natural phenomenon was once thought to be the souls of witches flying across the night sky?
Shooting stars
What Catholic holiday follows Halloween?
All Saints’ Day
What do you call a group of witches?
A coven
What is the best-selling Halloween candy in the U.S. year after year?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
What 1996 film revived the slasher genre and introduced the Ghostface mask?
Scream
Why is the owl seen as an omen on Halloween?
Ancient folklore said owls were witches in disguise
Which U.S. state produces the most pumpkins?
Illinois
According to folklore, vampires cannot enter a home unless what occurs first?
They are invited in
What was one of the first candies ever given out for Halloween?
Candy apples
What horror film’s tagline was “In space no one can hear you scream”?
Alien
What’s the fear of Halloween called?
Samhainophobia
When did Halloween become popular in America?
In the 1800s
The creature known as a “ghoul” originates from which culture’s mythology?
Arabic
In what decade did trick-or-treating become popular in the U.S.?
1940s
What is the name of the 3 Sanderson sisters?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah
In witchcraft symbolism, what does a cauldron represent?
Transformation and rebirth