Halloween History
What date is Halloween celebrated each year?
October 31st
In Greek mythology, what three-headed dog guards the entrance to the Underworld?
Cerberus
What is the name of the masked killer who wears a William Shatner mask in the Halloween movie franchise?
Michael Myers
Which colorful candy brand uses the famous slogan "Taste the Rainbow"?
Skittles
What is the name for the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia
What Christian holiday, celebrated on November 1, honors saints and is closely associated with Halloween's name and history?
All Saints’ Day
What mythical creature is half-human and half-horse?
A Centaur
What is the name of the hockey-mask-wearing killer from the Friday the 13th franchise?
Jason Voorhees
What popular fruit-flavored chewy candy was originally sold in the United Kingdom under the name "Opal Fruits"?
Starbursts
If someone suffers from claustrophobia, what are they afraid of?
Enclosed or confined spaces
Before pumpkins, what vegetable was traditionally carved into lanterns in Ireland?
Turnips
What is the name of the sea monster from Greek mythology that lived in a cave opposite the whirlpool monster Charybdis?
Scylla
Freddy Krueger terrorizes his victims through what unusual method?
Through their dreams
What popular chocolate bar was named after a horse owned by the Mars family?
Snickers
What is the name for the fear of clowns?
Coulrophobia
What legendary Irish character is said to have inspired the tradition of the jack-o'-lantern?
Stingy Jack
What is the name of the legendary creature from Japanese folklore that can take the form of a beautiful woman and is often associated with foxes?
Kitsune
In the Hellraiser movies, what is the name given to the terrifying extra-dimensional beings, including Pinhead, who are summoned through the mysterious puzzle box?
Cenobite
What candy was originally marketed under the name Chicken Feed?
Candy corn
If someone has trypophobia, what visual pattern or formation causes them discomfort or fear?
Clusters of small holes or bumps
What small cakes were traditionally given to people who went door-to-door praying for the dead during an old Halloween-season tradition called souling?
Soul cakes
What legendary creature from Jewish folklore is said to be an artificial being brought to life using mystical rituals, often made from clay?
Golem
In the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, what is the first name of the chainsaw-wielding killer commonly known as Leatherface?
Bubba Sawyer
What candy company introduced the first mass-produced heart-shaped box of chocolates for Valentine's Day in 1861?
Cadbury
What is the name of the fear of Halloween?
Samhainophobia