Trivia
Halloween originated in this European country
Ireland
The "King of Pop" released this song in 1982
"Thriller" - Michael Jackson
American filmmaker known for horror films like Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands & The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton
Until 1773, Halloween was widely named
All Hallows Eve
The MOST popular Halloween candy that is consumed each year
Reese's Cups
This city hosts the largest Halloween parade in the U.S.
New York City
Released in 1962, this Halloween classic has sold over 4 million copies
Monster Mash
The first names of the three sisters in Hocus Pocus
Winifred, Sarah, Mary.
The most popular Halloween costume in the U.S. is
A witch
On average, trick or treaters receive this many pieces of candy from each house
Two
Transylvania, otherwise known as Count Dracula's home, is located in the country of
Romania
Zombie by the Cranberries
This horror author has the most adaptations made from his bestselling books
Stephen King
The first U.S. city to celebrate Halloween was in this state
Minnesota
This sugary Halloween candy was originally called "chicken feed"
Candy Corn
This U.S State produces the most pumpkins
Illinois
Soundtrack from this classic Tim Burton Halloween Movie
This is Halloween (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
Author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Washington Irving
This root vegetable (close relative of radish and arugala) was traditionally used for Jack O'Lanterns in Europe
Turnip
In preparation of Halloween, 9 billion pieces of this candy are produced every year
Candy Corn
Dracula's real name
Vlad the Impaler
Artist Ray Parker Jr. recorded this song for this 1984 movie
Ghostbusters
This horror film, based on Anne Rice's famous novel and star cast including names like Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst and Tom Cruise, was released in 1994
Interview with a Vampire
This Celtic tradition led to modern day trick or treating
Samhain
The first ever fun-size candy bars were
Snickers and Milky Way