Jack O'Lanterns
Superstitions
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Treats
Monsters
100
The first jack o'lantern was carved from what vegetable?
A turnip
100
According to American superstition, bad luck is imminent if this furry creature crosses your path.
A black cat
100
Edgar Allen Poe wrote about which bird in one of his most famous poems?
The Raven
100
Do Americans spend more money on chocolate at Halloween or Valentine's Day?
Halloween
100
This mad scientist created a monster from the body parts of dead people.
Frankenstein
200
Pumpkins are most often identified as orange, but they can grow into many other colours. Name 3.
Yellow, white, green, red, blue, tan
200
How long will you have bad luck if you break a mirror?
7 years
200
What famous magician died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
200
What was the first wrapped penny candy in America?
Tootsie Roll
200
In 1962, a society was established for which well-known vampire?
Count Dracula
300
What is the record for the fastest pumpkin carver? A. 25 seconds B. 16 seconds C. 54 seconds
B. 16 seconds
300
This day is considered to be unlucky.
Friday the 13th
300
What percentage of Americans plan on dressing up for Halloween? A. 46% B. 78% C. 25%
A. 46%
300
How many parents admit to sneaking candy from their kids' loot? A. 50% B. 90% C. 20%
B. 90%
300
How do you a kill a werewolf?
A silver bullet
400
The original purpose of this halloween staple was to ward off evil spirits.
Jack O'Lanterns
400
Girls who carry a lamp to a spring on Halloween will see what in their reflection?
Their future husband
400
Who waits for the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night?
Linus (and Charlie Brown)
400
What percentage of kids say they sort their candy as soon as they get home? A. 85% B. 30% C. 52%
B. 30%
400
What is a male witch called?
A warlock
500
To whom did the devil give a carved out turnip with glowing eyes?
Stingy Jack
500
What does it mean if you see a spider on Halloween?
A dead relative is watching over you
500
What is Samhainophobia? (Sow-en-ophobia)
The fear of Halloween
500
The average American consumes how many pounds of candy each year? A. 24lbs B. 12lbs C. 20%
A. 24lbs
500
What is the purpose of a ghoul?
To rob graves
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