Halloween Movies
What is the name of the skeleton in the Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington
(MLB) Baseball umpires are required to wear this color of underwear.
Baseball umpires are required to wear black underwear. This rule was established so that umpires would not be ashamed if their pants were ever to split.
What is the last day of the Texas State Fair?
Sun. Oct 22
What is the ribbon symbol for breast cancer?
Pink
Held annually and known as one of the largest beer festivals.
The Oktoberfest is celebrated annually in Munich, Germany
What are the names of the Sanderson Sisters?
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary
(NLF) Taylor Swift has currently been spotted dating this Kansas City Chief's football star.
Travis Kelce
Who is known as one of the most famous musical acts to perform at the TX State Fair in 1956.
One of the most famous musical acts was Elvis Presley, who performed in 1956.
In 2021, Biden designated October 17 to October 23 as this special week.
In 2021, Biden designated October 17 to October 23 as Men's Breast Cancer Awareness Week
There are two birthstones for October. Name at least 1.
The birthstones for October are tourmaline and opal
What movie made history by becoming the first horror film to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture?
The Exorcist
These two College Football teams (state) are rangked 1-2 currently, with a 7-0 record.
Georgia and Michigan
What brand of boots does Big Texas wear?
Lucchese boots; The size 96 boots were designed by Big Tex Boot Design Contest winner Jessica Bonilla. The bright-colored Lucchese boots feature a sunset landscape.
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. What is the ribbon symbol for LGBT pride?
Rainbow
There are two zodiac signs for October. Name at least 1.
The zodiac signs for October are Libra and Scorpio
What is the Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of All Time?
IT: Chapter One (2017) - $700,381,759
(MLB) Texas Rangers are celebrating postseason success. They advanced to the ALCS for the first time since this year.
The Texas Rangers advanced to the ALCS (American League Champsion Series, best of seven) for the first time since 2011 after a series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles.
This brand of corndogs, first debuted at the State Fair in 1942, and sells over 500,000 during the 24-day run
Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs. They also now serve a Jalapeño and Cheese Dog, a Bird Dog (Turkey), a Veggie Dog, Make Mine Texan – an All-Beef and Brisket Blend Dog, and a Cheezy Pup
Observed between Sep 15 - Oct 14, to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of these American citizens.
Hispanic American Hertigage Month
In Mexico, October 31st is celebrated as this holiday and lasts until November 2.
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos)
What is listed as the Best Disney Halloween Movie of all time?
Halloweentown, The original film took the idea of a world dedicated to Halloween all year round.
(NFL) This QB, takes the cake as the highest paid QB in 2023; (APY: $55MM);
Joe Burrow Bengals 2nd Place is: Patrick Mahomes, $52.65M
The Texas State Fair began in started in 1887, but what decade did Big Texas make his debut?
1950s included first appearance of Big Tex, a 52-foot cowboy figure erected in the center of the grounds and returns to work each year since; except in 2012 after a fire (on the final Friday of the fair)
This event is celebrated as a time for new beginnings, connectedness and giving back. The name means "row of lights", to symbolize light over dark.
Diwali is a time for new beginnings, connectedness and giving back.
The name "October" comes from this latin word.
The name “October” comes from the Latin word “octo,” which means eight, as it was originally the eighth month of the year in the Roman calendar.