Candy
What was candy corn originally called?
Chicken Feed
Which iconic monster movie claims to be the most successful horror franchise in history?
Godzilla
When is Halloween thought to have originated?
4,000 B.C.
What two countries popularized Halloween costumes for trick-or-treating?
Scotland and Ireland
Who wrote the novel, Frankenstein?
Mary Shelley
What candy was given to soldiers in battle in the Korean War?
Tootsie Rolls
Which monochrome 3D monster flick had a creature that was played by a man and shot entirely underwater?
Creature from Black Lagoon
Where did the real Ichabod Crane live?
Believe it or not, it wasn’t Sleepy Hollow, New York, but actually Staten Island.
What medieval English tradition inspired trick-or-treating?
On All Souls Day, the poor would go “souling,” knocking on doors offering prayers for residents’ deceased loved ones in exchange for food.
Who was the first First Lady to decorate the White House for Halloween?
Mamie Eisenhower in 1958
How many pieces of candy does the average house give to each trick-or-treater?
2 pieces
Which vintage horror movie got 10 Academy Award Nominations?
The Exorcist
Why did people start dressing up in Halloween costumes?
Many Europeans, including the Celtics, dressed in costumes to repel spirits that they believed came back to Earth on what we now know as Halloween.
What Celtic tradition led to modern-day trick-or-treating?
For the celebration of Samhain, people would put treats or food out to pacify evil spirits.
Why do some people wear clothes inside out on Halloween?
Some superstitions state that if you wear your clothes inside out and walk backward on Halloween, you’ll see a witch at midnight.
What is the most popular Halloween candy in America?
Skittles
Which 90s movie features creepy-crawlies taking over a small town in California?
Arachnophobia
Why are black cats associated with Halloween (and bad luck)?
The Puritans associated black cats with witchcraft, leading to the onyx-colored felines’ association with Halloween. In many other cultures, black cats are actually signs of good luck and are revered!
What did Scottish women hang to see their future husbands on Halloween?
Wet sheets in front of a fire
When was Halloween first celebrated in the United States?
Around the 1840s when there was a flood of Irish immigrants fleeing from the potato famine
What were the first ever fun-size candy bars?
Snickers and Milky Way
Which movie features Pennywise the Clown?
It
Why did some women throw apple peels behind them on Halloween?
Because they believed it would land in the shape of the first letter of their future husband’s name.
What ancient Roman goddess is said to be honored on Halloween?
Pomona, the goddess of fruit and trees—many believe bobbing for apples on Halloween stemmed from Roman traditions to honor Pomona.
How many calories are in an average trick-or-treater’s Halloween stash?
About 11,000