Halloween Facts
Why did the ancient Celts light bonfires on Halloween night?
To light the way for lost souls looking for the afterlife
Which Disney movie is in part an adaptation of Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
What are the top three most popular Halloween costumes for dogs?
Pumpkin, hot dog, and bumblebee
What is the most popular Halloween candy?
Reese's cups
Why are black cats associated with Halloween?
In Medieval Europe, it was believed that devils and witches could disguise as black cats.
When will the next full moon on Halloween occur?
2039
Why is the color orange associated with Halloween?
It symbolizes the autumn harvest
What is the name of the babysitter's creepy boyfriend in Monster House?
Bones
When did the first Spirit Halloween stores open?
1983
Which theme park chain hosts an annual Halloween event called Halloween Horror Nights?
Universal Studios
Approximately how many years does Halloween date back?
2,000 years
Where does the world's largest Halloween parade take place?
New York City
Which famed horror actor performed the monologue in Michael Jackson's "Thriller"?
Vincent Price
Which celebrity is known for throwing epic Halloween parties?
Heidi Klum
True or False: National Candy Corn Day is October 30.
True
What is the record for most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display?
30,581
According to Guinness World Records, Keene, New Hampshire flaunted the most lit jack-o'-lanterns on display on October 19, 2013.
True or false: Halloween is the largest commercial holiday in the United States.
False. Christmas takes the cake — but Halloween comes in second.
According to their theme song, which family is said to be creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky?
The Addams Family
How many ingredients are in a Butterfinger bar?
19
How many pounds did the world's largest pumpkin pie weigh?
It weighed 3,699 pounds!
World War II caused sugar rationing, which put a halt to trick-or-treating for how many years?
Five. The rationing existed between 1942 and 1947.
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower
What dance was allegedly a "graveyard smash" that "caught on in a flash"?
"The Monster Mash"
How did bobbing for apples begin?
As part of an ancient Roman Festival
The Halloween tradition of bobbing for apples stemmed from a courting ritual: true or false?
True.
When was the first citywide Halloween celebration held in the US?
1921 in Anoka, Minnesota