Halloween History
Halloween Facts
Halloween Movies
Halloween Pop Culture
100

Immigrants from what country brought Halloween traditions to America?

Ireland

100

What candy was originally called "Chicken Feed"?

Candy Corn

100

What is the name of the father in "The Addams Family"?

Gomez

100

What Halloween song hit #1 on the Hot100 in 1962?

"Monster Mash"

200

What were Jack-O-Lanterns originally carved from?

Turnips

200

What is the top-selling halloween candy over the last decade?

Skittles

200

Which Tim Burton movie features the headless horseman?

Sleepy Hollow

200

What was the most popular children's costume in 2021?

Spiderman

300

When did trick-or-treating become popular in the US? (decade)

1930s

300

What state produces the most pumpkins?

Illinois

300

In the movie Hocus Pocus, what is the name of the song the Sanderson sisters sing at the Halloween party?

"I Put a Spell on You"

300

What was the most popular dog costume in 2021?

Pumpkin

400

Where was the first city-wide Halloween celebration in the United States? (state)

Minnesota

400

What famous magician died on Halloween?

Houdini

400

Michael Myers' mask in Halloween was actually a costume for what sci-fi TV character? 

Captain Kirk

400

What item is banned in California on Halloween?

Silly String

500

What comic strip popularized the phrase "Trick-or-Treat"?

Peanuts

500

How many pounds of candy corn are produced each year?

35 million pounds (9 billion pieces)

500

What horror movie was the first American film ever to show a toilet on screen?

Psycho (1960)

500

What is the Guiness World Record for Fastest Pumpkin Carving?

16.47 seconds!

Stephen Clarke (USA) in NYC on 31 October 2013. 15.8 seconds in 2019 but still waiting for Guiness to verify!

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