ALL THINGS COLUMBUS
The names of the three ships that Christopher Columbus sailed to America on.
Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria.
This kind of food is what a pumpkin is classified as.
What is a FRUIT?
Traditionally voted the least popular Halloween candy given out.
What is LICORICE
What does October mean in Latin?
What is EIGHTH MONTH?
Octoberfest officially begins when the Mayor taps the first what at noon?
What is a BEER KEG?
TRUE OR FALSE? Columbus day is a federal holiday?
True
This veal or pork dish pounded thin and coated with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs before being fried to a golden crisp, is a popular Octoberfest dinner.
What is SCHNITZEL?
The real name of this Halloween character was Vlad the Impaler.
Who is DRACULA?
In what type of calendar is October the 10th month?
The Greorgian calendar
Octoberfest beer must be brewed here.
What is MUNICH?
What is the alternative holiday some states choose to celebrate instead of Columbus Day?
What is Indigenous People's Day
What is the super popular Halloween candy that was named after a horse and has the slogan "You're not you when you're hungry"?
What is SNICKERS?
This famous magician unexpectedly died on Hallowe'en.
Who is HARRY HOUDINI (DIED FROM APENDICITIS CAUSED BY ABDOMINAL BLOWS)?
What two astrology signs fall in October?
Libra and Scorpio
This is the average amount of beer consumed at an Octoberfest celebration.
What is 7 million liters
In which European countries is Columbus Day celebrated? (2 countries)
Spain and Italy
According to statistics, this candy is the most popular candy handed out at Halloween.
What is REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS?
Ichabod Crane is sent to this town for which the film is named, to investigate the decapitations of three people, with the culprit being the legendary apparition, The Headless Horseman
What is SLEEPY HOLLOW?
How many U.S. presidents have been born in October? HINT: (less than 10)
6
This is when Octoberfest ends.
What is the FIRST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER?
In what year did Columbus Day become a holiday?
What is 1937
October 6th is known as national ______ day
What is National Noodle Day
In some cultures, seeing a spider on Halloween means that this is watching you.
What is a DECEASED LOVED ONE?
Which of the Three Stooges was born on October 22, 1903?
Curly Howard
The grand spectacle of horse racing and beer drinking was launched into what is now the annual Oktoberfest tradition but first began as Royal celebration of what?
(DOUBLE POINTS IF YOU GUESS THE CORRECT YEAR WITHIN FIFTY YEARS)
What is a ROYAL MARRIAGE OF KING LUDVIG & PRINCESS THERESE IN (1811)?