Halloween
What does the word “hallow” mean in “Halloween”?
Holy or saint
Why is Autumn colloquially known as Fall?
Because the leaves FALL from the tree...DUHHHH
What health cause is most notably promoted during October?
Breast Cancer Awareness
Which fall vegetable is also called a “gourd”?
Squash
Which Peanuts character believes in the Great Pumpkin?
Linus
What vegetable was originally used to carve Jack-O’-Lanterns before pumpkins?
Turnips
What is the first day of Fall called?
Autumn Equinox
The autumn equinox is the moment in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length. It marks the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere (around September 22–23) and the start of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. The word “equinox” comes from Latin: aequus (equal) + nox (night). After the autumn equinox, the days continue to get shorter and the nights longer as we move toward winter.
The Oktoberfest Festival originated in which country?
Bonus Q (no, you don't get extra points, just kudos): What month is Oktoberfest mostly celebrated in?
Germany
It started in 1810 in Munich as a celebration of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. Over time, it became the world-famous beer and folk festival we know today. It's celebrated primarily in September, but carries into the first week of October.
What type of candy was originally called “Chicken Feed”?
Candy Corn
What is the name of the town in Hocus Pocus where the Sanderson Sisters live?
Salem
In what U.S. state is it illegal to dress up as a nun or priest for Halloween?
Alabama
The historic use of scarecrows was to...?
Keep birds away from crops.
What zodiac signs fall in October?
(only need one for points, but I'll take two)
Libra or Scorpio
Which country is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween?
Ireland
What is the highest-grossing Halloween season film?
You're probably cooked, I'm so sorry this one's hard!!
Annabelle.
PERSONALLY, I think that's dumb and Halloweentown or Nightmare Before Christmas should be there, but what do I know...
What is the name of the Celtic Festival that Halloween evolved from?
Halloween evolved from the Celtic festival called Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”). Samhain was celebrated by the ancient Celts on October 31st, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead was thin, allowing spirits to pass through.
Which tree is most known for having bright orange and red leaves in the fall?
Maple Trees
What is the most widely popularized Halloween song?
Monster Mash by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. It is a bop.
Name the three ingredients of pumpkin spice
Nutmeg, clove, cinnamon
Who is Frankenstein?
The doctor who created the monster
The first recorded Halloween costume in the U.S. was worn in which decade?
Hint: it's in the 1900's
1910's
Unc's in Halloween costumes lol
What chemical in plants decreases that it allows the colors of the leaves to change?
Chlorophyll. This decreases due to the change in the amount of sunlight our plants/trees get.
Before candy became the widespread Halloween treat, what was given instead?
Popcorn balls
The day before Halloween is known as what?
Mischief Night or the Devil's Night. Many fun Halloween pranks are pulled, including egging houses, wrapping toilet paper around trees, and ding-dong ditching.
*I do not endorse this tomfoolery, but also it is fun*
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless Horseman, was written by whom?
Washington Irving