Halloween History
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The word “Halloween” originated from this phrase meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day.

What is: All Hallows’ Eve? 

100

This organ controls your body — and is often a zombie’s favorite snack.

What is: The brain

200

This friendly ghost has been haunting pop culture since the 1940s.

Who is: Casper

200

In The Nightmare Before Christmas, this character is the Pumpkin King.

Who is: Jack Skellington 

300

Immigrants from this country helped popularize Halloween in America during the 19th century.

What is: Ireland

300

In __________, saying his name three times makes him appear — but saying it four times might make him need an adjustment.

What is: Beetlejuice

400

Freddy Krueger attacks people in this part of their daily routine.

What is: their dreams (or sleep)?

400

This nocturnal animal’s name comes from the Old English for “fluttering mouse.”

What is: A Bat

500

Originally, jack-o’-lanterns were not carved from pumpkins but from this root vegetable.

What is: Turnip

500

This famous magician died on Halloween in 1926.

Who is: Harry Houdini

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