October
Most modern Halloween traditions (carving pumpkins, communing with spirits, dressing in costume) have their roots in the Celtic holiday Samhain, which began in this country.
What is Ireland?
According to legend, vampires are weakened by this food item.
What is garlic?
This is the only Disney princess inspired by a real person.
Who is Pocahontas?
This country's team - at 4 total victories - holds the record for the most successful Women's World Cup team.
What is the United States?
For the last decade, this has consistently been the most popular Halloween costume for children:
a) bat
b) princess
c) ninja
What is b) princess?
Oktoberfest, an autumn festival, takes place in this country.
What is Germany?
This substance is the main ingredient of hummus.
What is chickpea?
This is the only Disney princess who has brothers.
Who is Merida?
Though baseball and soccer are the most popular sports in this country, sumo is considered this country's national sport.
What is Japan?
This country is where chocolate - made from the cacao plant - originated.
What is Mexico?
This alliterative gem is the birthstone for those born in October.
a. peridot
b. opal
c. ruby
d. emerald
What is opal?
What food does Popeye the sailor eat to instantly become stronger?
What is spinach?
This is the name of Maleficent's pet raven.
Who is Diablo?
This is the bowling term used when a player makes three strikes in a row.
What is a turkey?
This is considered the first science fiction novel ever written, which was inspired by a dream Mary Shelley had while on a writers’ retreat.
What is Frankenstein?
This flower, also associated with Día de los Muertos, is the birth flower for the month of October.
What are marigolds?
In 1919, 21 people were killed in a factory accident and flood of this sweet and sticky substance.
What is molasses?
In 1929, "hot dogs" are the first words spoken by this Disney character.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
The largest cricket stadium in the world - the Narendra Modi Stadium - is located in this country.
What is India? (it holds 132,000 people!)
This candy was originally called “chicken feed” and is the most searched-for candy on Google leading up to Halloween.
What is candy corn?
This state holds the record for most Jack-o'-lanterns lit at the same time, at 30,501.
What is New Hampshire? (Specifically, Keene!)
Baked beans are specifically made from this type of bean.
What is haricot?
This is the third-generation owner and CEO of the scare company Monsters Inc.
Who is Mr. Henry J. Waternoose III?
Golf was originally invented in this country during the 15th century, where players would attempt to hit a pebble over sand dunes and around tracks using a bent stick or club.
What is Scotland?
This chocolate bar, the most popular worldwide, was named after the inventor's beloved horse.
What is Snickers?