Tricks, Treats & Trivia
This superstition claims that seeing this animal on Halloween is bad luck.
What is a black cat?
Butter, oil, margarine, and lard are all part of this food group — very essential to baking!
What are fats?
Whistling while you work? You must be listening to the theme song of this 1960s sitcom.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
What famous mobster was arrested for tax evasion in the 1920s?
Who is Al Capone?
A large and important Christian church, often the seat of a bishop.
What is a cathedral?
In 1692, the Salem Witch Trials took place in this New England colony, which later became a U.S. state.
What is Massachusetts?
Whip me into shape! Egg whites and powdered sugar are all I need for some stiff peaks.
What is meringue?
It’s a shame we’re all in different rooms or else we could participate in this show’s bedtime ritual… “Good night, John-Boy!”
What is The Waltons?
This form tells the IRS exactly how much money your employer says you made last year — whether you agree or not.
What is a W-2?
A pitcher on the mound needs this to throw the ball back.
What is a catcher?
This candy was originally created as a year-round treat but became strongly associated with Halloween due to its colors.
What is candy corn.
Where’s the fire? Oh, there it is! This French technique for caramelizing foods via an open flame is bananas (Foster!).
What is flambé?
Ed? Is that you? Why the long face? Maybe because Mr. Ed is this creature.
What is a horse?
This phrase is what taxpayers hope to hear when they discover a math error on their return.
What is “refund”?
This insect goes through the process of metamorphosis.
What is a caterpillar?
Before pumpkins became popular in the U.S., people commonly carved THIS root vegetable for Halloween lanterns.
What is a turnip?
You better rise up! But first, I need to be exposed to something acidic to do my leavening-agent duty.
What is baking soda?
If you threw a party and invited everyone you knew, you’d see all four Emmy-award-winning actresses of this beloved show.
What is The Golden Girls?
This U.S. president formed the IRS in 1862 to help fund the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In the early Church, someone preparing for baptism was known as this.
What is a Catechumen?
This country celebrates Halloween on October 31, but also marks the following days as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
What is Ireland?
Must be jelly, ’cause jam don’t shake! This type of pan has only 1 inch of depth.
What is a jelly roll pan?
West Coast, best coast? Maybe not — but Ben Cartwright and his family certainly made this western a smash hit for 14 seasons.
What is Bonanza?
Tax day, shmax day! I’m filing an extension for this date when personal tax filings are due.
What is October 15th?
This religious instruction class helps Catholics learn the foundations of their faith, often before receiving sacraments.
What is Catechism?