History
What day is Halloween celebrated on?
October 31st
What is the most popular Halloween Decor?
Jack-O-Lanterns (Pumpkins)
What were Jack-O-Lanterns originally made from?
Turnips
Halloween is also known as All Hallows Eve
True
What a popular fruit for Halloween?
Apples (Caramel Apples)
When did Halloween come to America?
Mid to Late 1800s
What activity is Halloween most known for?
Trick or Treating
Where do colors Orange and Black come in in Halloween?
Orange from Pumpkins
Black from evil spirits
Costumes were originally worn to ward off evil spirits
True
What is the most popular Halloween candy as of 2024?
M&Ms
When did trick or treating first start in America?
1920s and gained mainstream popularity in the 1950s
When did costumes for Halloween become a thing?
19th Century (1800s)
What was commonly sprinkled on doorsteps to ward off evil spirits?
Salt
More money is spent annually on pet costumes than human costumes
False
About $480 million dollars is spent on pet costumes, whereas, up to $1.2 billion is spent on human costumes.Whats the most popular dinner choice on Halloween?
Pizza
How did trick or treating originate?
"Souling". Medieval peasants going door to door for food
When did Haunted Houses become associated with Halloween?
During the 1930s Great Depression to ward off destructive youth pranks
What German tradition is common on Halloween?
Hiding Knives (to protect wandering spirits form harm)
Witch Trials became a thing before Halloween
False, the tradition of Halloween was celebrated before the persecution of witches.
Whats the most popular dessert for Halloween?
Pumpkin Pie
What festival did Halloween originate off of?
The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
How did black cats become associated with Halloween?
This belief is rooted in medieval Europe, where black cats were seen as companions of witches and were thought to have dark powers.
It was a Roman celebration for the Goddess of Fruit
Halloween is the most popular holiday in America
False. Christmas is
What was the original name for Candy Corn?
Chicken Feed