Full of fall fun facts
This fall celebration was first hosted in Munich in 1810. However, it is still celebrated by many
Oktoberfest
What is the most popular candy in the USA?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
One, Two, Freddy's coming for you...
Three, four, better lock your door...
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
This novel focuses on Christmas, but it contains ghosts!
Which vegetable was originally used to carve Jack o' Lanterns?
Turnips and radishes
What is America's most-desired candle scent?
Pumpkin
"Thingamajig"
"Whatchamacallit"
Set in Derry, Maine
A popular book series, written by R.L. Stine
Goosebumps
Stranger Things
What was the original name for Fall/Autumn?
Harvest
This popular bonfire treat was originally made with a whipped plant sap.
Marshmallow (mallow sap)
This slasher movie was created, produced, directed, and scored by one individual.
Halloween (1978)
This short story, written by Washington Irving, has been adapted into film and television several times (often inaccurately)
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Name the three sisters in Hocus Pocus
Winnifred - Winnie
Mary
Sarah
The UK—Great Britain
How many lbs of candy are sold each Halloween in the USA?
(I will take within 10 million--yes, 10 million)
600 million lbs
(the equivalent of SIX Titanic ships!)
Don't let these little critters get wet, and DO NOT FEED THEM AFTER MIDNIGHT
Gremlins!
a) 2
b) 3
c) 5
3
Which Mexican holiday follows traditional Halloween?
DOUBLE POINTS IF ANSWERED IN SPANISH
Dia de los Muertos "The Day of the Dead"
Name ONE of the 14 trees that do NOT lose their leaves during the fall season.
Fir
Pine
Spruce
Cedar
Cypress
Hemlock
Olive
Citrus
Magnolia
Eucalyptus
Gum
Holly
Yew
Redwoods
When was candy corn invented? (The decade)
The 1880s
Name all of the members of the Addams Family—
Morticia, Gomez, Pugsly, Wednesday, Grandmama, Uncle Fester, Lurch
bonus: Cousin Itt and Thing
Which of the following is Mr. H's favorite horror novel?
a) IT - Stephen King
b) Frankenstein - Mary Shelley
c) Dracula - Bram Stoker
d) The Haunting of Hill House - Shirley Jackson
C) Dracula
Which of the following was Mr. H's first Halloween costume?
a) Bear
b) a Soldier
c) a Rodeo Clown
c) a Rodeo Clown