Movies
What 1925 silent film adaptation of a gothic novel featured Lon Chaney as the Phantom?
The Phantom of the Opera
The success of the film inspired the creation of other popular horror films like Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Wolf Man (1941), etc.
Halloween is ranked as the second-largest commercial holiday in the U.S, which is ranked first?
Christmas
What are the colors of candy corn?
White, Yellow, & Orange
Candy corn was originally called “chicken feed”
Which (U.S.) city hosts the world's largest Halloween parade?
New York City, New York!
What animal is commonly associated with witches and Halloween bad luck?
Black Cats
In Hocus Pocus (1993), the Sanderson sisters were executed during which historical event?
Salem Witch Trails
Feb 1692- May 1693 in Salem, Massachusetts 20 people were executed and over 200 were accused of witchcraft
In the 1950s, what societal change cemented trick-or-treating as a family tradition?
Baby Boomer era’s growth in suburban neighborhoods
Before candy, what was given during the practice of "Souling"?
Soul cakes, fruit, or money!'
"Souling" is a medieval tradition going door-to-door, offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes
What is the name of the Mexican holiday celebrated around the same time as Halloween?
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)!
Commonly celebrated November 1 & 2
What does the word “Halloween” mean?
All Hallows’ Eve (the evening before All Saints’ Day)
In Frankenstein (1931), Dr. Frankenstein famously shouts what phrase after bringing his creation to life?
Everyone answers! On average, how many seeds are in a pumpkin? (closest guess gets it)
500! (medium carving pumpkins generally range between 200-500)
What major historical event in the 20th century temporarily halted trick-or-treating?
World War II
Sugar was the first food rationed and the lasted to be removed from the ration list. Sugar imports were cut to a third and per-person allowance was only 15 pounds over a 56 week period. (4.5 oz/week)
Which U.S. state was the first to officially recognize Halloween as a holiday?
Minnesota (1921)
What was the original purpose of wearing costumes on Halloween?
To scare away or disguise from evil spirits
What is the official genre of the 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Dark Fantasy/Musical
Do you consider it a Christmas or a Halloween Movie?
Which historic weather event occurred in the Midwest on Halloween in 1991?
The “Halloween Blizzard” which resulted in more than 3 feet of snow!
Most states have a less than 5% chance of at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Halloween. In Alaska and parts of northern Canada, the chances are over 50%!
What is the most purchased Halloween candy in the U.S. for 2026?
Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups!
Which country did Halloween originate in?
Ireland!
In the 19th century, Halloween began to spread widely in the United States with the immigration of Irish and Scottish folks
During the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion, what Halloween superstition halted a battle?
Soldiers feared spirits would curse the fight