Words In ""Halloween"
Long corridor with rooms on the sides and/or end; (4)
What is Hall
This tradition began as a way to bribe spirits to leave people alone, and to bribe kids to not cause mischief.
What is Trick Or Treat
The last name of owner and confectioner Milton, who moved to Philadelphia in 1876 to start a candy company. His first ended in bankruptcy, but his second didn't.
Who is Hershey
These bandaged monsters technically do exist and have so since ancient Egyptian times. Them coming alive due to a curse is artistic license.
What is Mummy
In 2023, Travis Gienger nabbed the Guinness World record for heaviest one of these, at 2,749 lbs.
What is Pumpkin
Large underwater creature; (5)
What is Whale
The tradition of these comes from wives tales of the time, a man who cheated the devil and was sentenced to carry a glowing ember in a hollowed-out turnip for eternity.
What is Jack-O-Lanterns
While M&M's are the most popular candy to adults on Halloween, these are the most popular to kids.
What is Reese's
This novel, published by Mary Shelley in 1818, is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction.
What is Frankenstein
The top grossing horror movie of all time is the 2017 adaptation of this Stephen King icon.
What is It
Vocalization done by a pack of wolves as communication; (4)
What is Howl
Though opinion varies, Halloween is thought to have started around 600 AD with the ancient festival of Samhain in this country.
What is Ireland
When this candy debuted in 1921, there were only 4 flavors; Lime, lemon, orange and grape.
What is Lifesavers
Despite it being Bela Lugosi's most famous role, he only ever played it twice, one of which was an Abbott & Costello movie.
What is Dracula
In 1989, George H.W. Bush jokingly told a group of children that this former president haunted the White House.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
Grant permission or access to someone; (5)
What is Allow
This weird tradition began with the Roman October celebration "Pomona" when they honored the Roman goddess of fruit and trees.
What is Apple Bobbing
Other names of this candy include "Papa's Beard" in France & "Sugar Wool" in Germany.
What is Cotton Candy
Because this character was never seen on screen, Director James Whale went with actor Claude Rains to portray the role due to his booming voice.
What is Invisible Man
This U.S. city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade in Greenwich Village.
What is NYC
Absent without permission; (4)
What is Awol
Horror movies and Halloween go hand in hand. The 1896 film "House of the _____" often considered the first horror movie, was released on... Christmas Eve.
What is Devil
Contrary to popular belief, this candy bar was not named after a pro athlete. Instead, the daughter of a President.
What is Baby Ruth
In original versions of folklore, you had to perform witchcraft to become one of these. It wasn't until the 1940 Universal adaptation that we got its current day depiction.
What is Werewolf
From 1947 to 1969, the U.S. Air Force investigated these as part of Project Blue Book.
What is UFO