Halloween History
What ancient Celtic festival is often considered the precursor to Halloween?
Samhain
What is the name of a ghostly, supernatural entity that is often depicted as a sheet with eye holes?
Ghost
In what 1973 film does a family experience terrifying paranormal events in their new home?
The Exorcist
What candy is often associated with Halloween and is made from peanuts, caramel, and chocolate coating?
Snickers
In what country did the tradition of "guising" or "trick-or-treating" originate?
Scotland
In what century did Halloween originate?
8th century
What mythical creature is said to transform into a bat and fly on Halloween night?
Vampire
Which 1980 film features a writer and his family who become isolated in an old hotel, leading to a descent into madness?
The Shining
Which small, colorful, sugar-coated chocolates are often given out on Halloween and used for decorative purposes?
M&Ms
What is the term for a carved pumpkin with a candle inside, often used as a Halloween decoration?
Jack-o'-lantern
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of the jack-o'-lantern tradition?
Ireland
What is the name of the creature with the head of a human and the body of a horse, often associated with Halloween and folklore?
Centaur
What 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film features a famous shower scene and a murderer with a split personality?
Psycho
What gummy candy shaped like a bear is a Halloween favorite and comes in various fruity flavors?
Gummy Bears
In Mexican culture, what multi-day holiday honors deceased loved ones and is celebrated around the same time as Halloween?
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
What were the original jack-o'-lanterns made from before the use of pumpkins?
Turnips
Which folklore creature is known for transforming into a black cat and is often considered a symbol of bad luck?
Witch
In which 1978 film does Michael Myers escape from a mental institution and return to his hometown on Halloween night?
Halloween
What is the name of the candy that is essentially taffy wrapped in a colorful, twistable wrapper and is a Halloween classic?
Laffy Taffy
What is the traditional Halloween activity where people visit haunted houses or mazes for entertainment and frights?
Haunted House Tours
Which medieval Christian holiday was incorporated into Halloween, influencing the tradition of "souling"?
All Souls' Day
What legendary creature is part lion, part goat, and part snake and is associated with Halloween mythology?
Chimera
What 1984 film, directed by Wes Craven, introduced the world to Freddy Krueger, a nightmare-stalking villain?
A Nightmare on Elm Street
What candy, known for its chewy and tangy nature, comes in strips or bite-sized pieces and is a Halloween staple?
Sour Patch Kids
What is the name of the traditional Halloween game where participants attempt to retrieve apples floating in a tub of water using only their mouths?
Apple Bobbing