HISTORY
What phrase does the word "Halloween" come from?
ALL HALLOW's EVE
In what country did Halloween originate?
IRELAND
What is the villain character's name in the movie SCREAM?
GHOSTFACE
The driving concept behind the iconic costume was to have the costume look "easily purchasable," making it possible that anyone in the movies could be Ghostface.
What do people "bob" for on Halloween?
APPLES
What do you call a group of witches?
COVEN
Before pumpkins, what root vegetable did the Irish & Scottish carve on Halloween?
Turnips!
People began carving turnips as a means to prevent "Stingy Jack," a tricky spirit, as well as other spirits, from bothering them as summer turned to winter. Most people couldn't afford lanterns, and they began carving faces into turnips and other vegetables, placing a candle inside.
(fun fact, Stingy Jack is likely why we call carved pumpkins "Jack O'Lanterns!)
Transylvania, known as home to Count Dracula, is a region in which country?
ROMANIA
What is the name of the witches in Hocus Pocus?
SANDERSON SISTERS
Bonus fact: Hocus Pocus was actually first released in July, to avoid crossing over other famous releases on Halloween (Nightmare Before Christmas, and Addams Family Values, both of which are also some of Myca's favorite Halloween movies!)
Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?
FRUIT
THRILLER by Michael Jackson
What vegetable was once thought to have supernatural powers on Halloween?
Cabbage
Because cabbage grew best in cooler climates, it would often be harvested around Halloween. Some believed that you could divine (see the future) with a cabbage. Some would put the cabbage in front of the door of the person they had a crush on, and if the cabbage fell over when the door opened, they were meant to be married.
Which state in the US produces the most pumpkins?
ILLINOIS
In 2021, Illinois produced 652 millions pounds of pumpkins!
Who is the the "Pumpkin King" of Halloween Town in the "Nightmare Before Christmas"?
JACK SKELLINGTON
(Unconfirmed) Bonus fact: There is said to be an epilogue in the official film soundtrack CD that says Jack eventually had 4-5 skeleton children who played in a xylophone band!
What are considered to be the to most popular candies to receive in the US?
REESE's & SNICKERS
What is "Samhainophobia"?
FEAR OF HALLOWEEN
Some believe that the traditions during Halloween were inspired by this Gaelic festival.
What is Samhain (pronounced Sah-win)?
Samhain is the celebration of the harvest season and beginning of winter. Beliefs in magical/supernatural creatures during Halloween are thought to come from the Samhain belief that the veil between us and the "Otherworld" (fairies, ghosts, etc) thinned.
What US state is home to the world's longest indoor haunted house?
OHIO
Lewisburg Haunted Cave in Ohio is 80ft below ground and has 30,000 live bats!
(they also have a "lights on" tour of the tunnels for those scared of haunted houses (like Myca :) ) )
What movie director is known for his gothic, eccentric, spooky movies?
(ex: Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride)
TIM BURTON
Tim Burton is most known for his spooky films, and all of his films have been considered bizarre, such as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Big Fish, and even his version of Batman
What candy was originally refered to as "chicken feed"?
CANDY CORN
What size is the world's largest pumpkin pie?
(hint: measured in feet!)
20 FT
(The New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers made a pumpkin pie around 30 times the size of a regular pie. The pie weighed about 3,700 pounds and had a diameter of 20 feet)
What did original "trick or treaters" in Europe dress as when going out on Halloween?
Fairies and Spirits
Also known as the Aos Si (pronounced Oss Shee), they were the supernatural creatures in Europe. People would dress as these creatures to "disguise" themselves from the real Aos Si that may walk the earth.
Second fun fact, this used to be called "souling!"
What state has the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York!
The New York City Village Halloween Parade can draw more than 70,000 costumed participants, and 2 million spectators!
What Halloween film made the highest amount of money globally when it debuted?
IT
($701.8 million)
Butterfingers
Last year's winner was Sour Patch Kids!
What fall celebration in Mexico and parts of South America is often confused for Halloween?
Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 2nd.
While there can be candy and visits to graveyards on Dia de los Muertos/The Day of the Dead, this holiday is a traditional Latin celebration of life and loss. The celebration, which dates back to the Aztec people, focuses on remembering ancestors and those who came before us, and welcoming them into homes again.